submitted by The Employment Standards Branch Cash shortages can be deducted from employees in very specific circumstances. Cash shortages may be deducted if the employee who had caused the shortage had sole control of the cash and was not required to leave the cash unattended. The employer must find the cash shortage during or at the end of the employee’s shift, advise ... [Read More...]

submitted by The Employment Standards Branch An employee, if eligible, is entitled to temporary leaves of absence called special leaves. An eligible employee who requests a special leave must be granted that leave by the employer. While on special leave, the employee continues to be employed by the employer. Sick leave Sick leave allows the employee to be absent from work ... [Read More...]

submitted by The Employment Standards Branch An employee must be paid for their work An employee is usually paid either by salary or by hourly wage. An employee must be paid by either cash (with a receipt), a cheque, or by direct deposit into an account of the employee. An employee must be paid on time Employees can be paid once each week, once every two weeks or twice a ... [Read More...]

submitted by The Employment Standards Branch Some employees receive tips from customers of their employer as a recognition of good work. Tips are the property of the employee who earned them. No employer can require an employee to share a tip with the employer. An employer cannot pass on to an employee any administrative charges associated with the gratuity. Pooling of ... [Read More...]

submitted by the Employment Standards Branch An employer who hires a young person under 16 years of age must follow the Prince Edward Island Youth Employment Act as well as the Employment Standards Act for these workers. Work restrictions Young persons under the age of 16 years of age cannot be employed in activities that are likely to be unsafe or harmful to their ... [Read More...]