Hours of Work Protection
In most positions, the standard work week is 48 hours after which the employee is eligible for time and one-half their regular rate of pay. Certain industries have exemptions to the standard work week. Please refer to the Standard Work Week Exemption...
What are the paid holidays in PEI?
The Employment Standards Act gives employees who qualify seven holidays with pay:
New Year's Day
Islander Day (3rd Monday in February)
Good Friday
Canada Day
Labour Day
Remembrance Day
Christmas...
The following are exemptions to the standard work week provisions of the Employment Standards Act approved by the Employment Standards Board, pursuant to section 15 of the Act.
1. (A) Highway Construction / Maintenance
The standard work week for...
If an employee began working with a retail employer before the 17th day of March, 2007, that employee may refuse to work on any or all Sundays.
If an employee began working with a retail employer on the 17th day of March, 2007, up to and including the...