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On June 30, 2026, Prince Edward Island will bring the new Employment Standards Act into force. The updated legislation modernizes and strengthens the rights and responsibilities of both employees and employers. The Employment Standards Act sets...

If you plan to hire employees you must become familiar with your legislated rights and responsibilities as an employer. The Employment Standards Act, the Youth Employment Act as well as other labour legislation sets rules and requirements for...

How can I get more education and information on employment standards? You can access more information by contacting the employment standards staff. They can provide information to assist everyone in the workplace to better understand employer...

Workers’ rights are protected under employment legislation in PEI. The Employment Standards Act, Youth Employment Act and other labour laws clarify the rights and obligations of employees and employers and set minimum standards to ensure individuals...

Sections 5(1) to 5(3) of the Employment Standards Act, which mandates the board to review the minimum wage each year, reads as follows: 5. (1) The board, subject to the approval of the Lieutenant Governor in Council, shall by order (a) fix one...