Consultation Replacement Employment Standards Act

The provincial government wants to hear from Islanders on the proposed replacement for the current Employment Standards Act. 

Background

The replacement Act was developed following the completion of the Employment Standards Act Comprehensive Review. 

The Comprehensive Review Panel completed extensive policy and consultation work over a two-year period, leading up to recommendations found in the final report. 

Given the significant number of legislative changes recommended by the Comprehensive Review Panel, it was determined that a new Act should be drafted to replace the current Act.

Proposed Replacement Act

A consultation draft of the replacement Employment Standards Act is available for review here

Creating a replacement Act has been a significant undertaking and, at this time, the province is seeking feedback from Islanders on terminology and any concerns with interpretation. Please note that the replacement Act will not be coming into force right away as associated regulatory work is required to complete the transition. Interested individuals and employers are advised to look for future announcements on information sessions offered by the Department of Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population on the replacement Act.

Provide Your Feedback

Feedback on the draft of the replacement Employment Standards Act has now closed.  Thank you to everyone who provided feedback.

If you have any questions on the draft of the replacement Employment Standards Act, you can contact the Labour and Industrial Relations Division at 902-368-5550.

Labour and Industrial Relations Division
161 St. Peters Road
PO Box 2000, Charlottetown  PE
C1A 7N8