For Workers
The Government of Prince Edward Island continues to work with the Government of Canada to ensure that programs being offered meet the needs of Islanders.
Island residents who must travel outside of the province and need to work outside of their home upon returning to the province, can now apply to work-isolate.
Workers who are not PEI residents and enter the province for work must continue to get pre-travel approval from the PEI Office of Public Safety.
PEI resident commercial pilots or air crew members, Coast Guard, or military personnel (whether travelling locally, nationally or internationally) do not have to self-isolate when in PEI, if they are:
Registered as rotational workers;
Tested for COVID...
PEI resident truck drivers (whether driving locally, nationally or internationally) do not have to self-isolate when in PEI if they are registered as rotational workers and are tested for COVID-19 at the required frequency.
Truck drivers who are not PEI...
The PEI Employee Gift Card Program is a temporary program put in place to offer a $100 grocery gift value to any employee, living and working on Prince Edward Island, who has received a lay-off notice as a direct result of the impacts associated with the...
COVID-19 has impacted the lives of many Islanders, including those in the workforce. The situation is rapidly evolving as information on supports becomes available. Check back to this page for frequent updates.
Frequently Asked Questions for Workers...
As part of the provincial response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Government has announced a new Emergency Contingency Fund as an initial step to help support Island businesses.
Visit PrinceEdwardIsland.ca/CovidforBusiness for details about business supports...
Government’s top priority is protecting the health and safety of Islanders and limiting the spread of COVID-19 in our province.
Health officials recognize that essential services, including food production, will have to be maintained even under the...
The Prince Edward Island Emergency Payment for Workers program provides financial support to residents of Prince Edward Island who have lost their job/ laid off, loss of their primary source of income, or have seen their hours significantly reduced due...
Where possible, following travel within Canada, rotational workers are advised to self-isolate, including away from the rest of their household, after each arrival into PEI until receiving their first negative COVID-19 test result.
A rotational worker...
A pandemic is a very stressful event for individuals, families and communities. It’s normal to feel some stress and anxiety during these times. It’s also very common for people to display great resiliency during times of crisis.
Everyone reacts...
The COVID-19 isolation and testing requirements for workers may vary depending on where you have been travelling and your workplace requirements.
Non-PEI residents:
Travellers must apply for pre-travel approval and must self-isolate for 14 days.
If...
The Workers Compensation Board urges all employers and workers to follow the recommendations of the PEI Chief Public Health Office during the COVID-19 crisis.
Section 28 of the Prince Edward Island Occupational Health and Safety Act, provides workers...
Anyone who performs paid work in Prince Edward Island may be eligible to work-isolate. To work-isolate, you must respect the public health measures for work-isolation.
Work-Isolation and Testing
Who benefits from work-isolation?
All of PEI benefits...