Tell us the basics. Under the new PEI Employment Standards Act (in force September 2025), overtime kicks in at 44 hours per week (down from 48) and the 3rd-week vacation threshold dropped from 8 years to 5 years. Filing is FREE.

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PEI Employment Standards Act SPEI 2024 c.66 (in force Sept 2025); Legal Profession Act RSPEI 1988 c.L-6.1

Cites the new ESA OT threshold (44/week), new vacation tier (5 yrs), and signals FREE filing at the PEI ES Branch.

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Wage violations

Unpaid regular wages (semi-monthly minimum)Unpaid final wagesUnpaid overtime (1.5× regular rate over 44/week — NEW threshold under SPEI 2024 c.66)Vacation pay (4% under 5 yrs / 6% at 5+ yrs — NEW threshold)Stat-holiday pay (7 PEI holidays including Islander Day)Termination notice / pay in lieu (2 wks / 4 wks)Unauthorised deductionsBelow minimum wage ($17.00/hr from Apr 1, 2026)Reprisal for asserting ESA rights

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PEI Unpaid Wages Demand — Employment Standards Act (SPEI 2024 c.66)

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