Government

Employment Standards

Employment standards in Prince Edward Island are governed by the Employment Standards Act and the Youth Employment Act. Call 902-368-5550 or toll-free at 1-800-333-4362 to contact Labour and Industrial Relations.

Employment Standards Act Comprehensive Review

The Employment Standards Act Comprehensive Review Panel has been tasked with completing a review of the Employment Standards Act as well as its associated regulations, and Youth Employment Act. The Review Panel was appointed and began work in October...

Employment Standards Board Decisions

Search for Employment Standards Board decisions from employer and employee appeals using the fields below. For a list of all decisions, leave all fields blank and press "Submit." Find more information about Employment Standards in PEI.

Notice of Termination

Under the Employment Standards Act, an employer must tell an employee in writing that he/she will fire or suspend or lay off that employee. This is called giving notice. “Notice” is the letter telling the employee that he/she will no longer work for...

General Inquiries

Labour and Industrial Relations

Atlantic Technology Centre
Suite 306, 3rd Floor
176 Great George Street
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4K9

Phone: 902-368-5550
Toll-free: 1-800-333-4362
Fax: 902-368-5476