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Wrongful Dismissal & Severance Prince Edward Island
How to Prove Constructive Dismissal in Prince Edward Island
🚨Constructive dismissal in PEI occurs when an employer makes a fundamental, non-consensual change to your job-such as a massive pay cut, a severe demotion, or fostering a toxic work environment.…
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Wrongful Dismissal & Severance Prince Edward Island
How Long Does It Take to Settle a Severance Pay Dispute in Prince Edward Island?
⏱In Prince Edward Island, a straightforward severance pay dispute is typically settled out of court within 3 to 8 weeks. However, if the employer aggressively refuses to negotiate and you…
by lawyerinfo.ca
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Wrongful Dismissal & Severance Prince Edward Island
What Should You Do If You Are Offered Working Notice Instead of Severance in Prince Edward Island?
💡In Prince Edward Island, employers have the legal right to provide you with “working notice” instead of a lump-sum severance cheque. This means you must continue working your regular shifts…
by lawyerinfo.ca
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Wrongful Dismissal & Severance Prince Edward Island
Does a Severance Agreement Affect Your EI Claim in Prince Edward Island?
💰Yes, receiving a severance package in PEI will directly delay your Employment Insurance (EI) payments. Service Canada treats severance as “earnings,” and they will pause your EI benefits for a…
by lawyerinfo.ca
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Wrongful Dismissal & Severance Prince Edward Island
How to Negotiate a Better Severance Package in Prince Edward Island
🤝Never sign a severance offer immediately. In Prince Edward Island, initial employer offers often only cover the minimum Employment Standards Act requirements. Under common law, you may be legally entitled…
by lawyerinfo.ca
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Wrongful Dismissal & Severance Prince Edward Island
How Long Do You Have to File a Wrongful Dismissal Claim in Prince Edward Island?
💡Under the Prince Edward Island Statute of Limitations Act, you generally have exactly two (2) years from the date of your termination to file a formal civil lawsuit for wrongful…
by lawyerinfo.ca
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Wrongful Dismissal & Severance Prince Edward Island
How Much Does It Cost to Sue for Wrongful Dismissal in Prince Edward Island?
💡Suing for wrongful dismissal in Prince Edward Island does not have to drain your savings. Most local employment lawyers offer contingency fee agreements, meaning they take 25% to 35% of…
by lawyerinfo.ca
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Wrongful Dismissal & Severance Prince Edward Island
How Much Will an Employment Lawyer Charge to Review a Severance Package in Prince Edward Island?
💰In Prince Edward Island, a professional legal review of a severance package usually costs a flat fee of between $300 and $600 CAD. If the lawyer finds you are owed…
by lawyerinfo.ca
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Wrongful Dismissal & Severance Prince Edward Island
How to Calculate Severance Pay Under Prince Edward Island Employment Law
💡Calculating severance in Prince Edward Island goes far beyond the basic provincial Employment Standards Act. Under Common Law, courts look at your age, length of service, and position to award…
by lawyerinfo.ca
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Workplace Discrimination & Human Rights Prince Edward Island
Can You Refuse a Mandatory Medical Exam for a Job in Prince Edward Island?
👨‍⚕️In PEI, you generally have the right to refuse a mandatory medical exam or drug test due to privacy laws. However, if you are applying for a highly “safety-sensitive” job…
by lawyerinfo.ca
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Workplace Discrimination & Human Rights Prince Edward Island
Can an Employer Fire You While on Medical Leave in Prince Edward Island?
🚨In PEI, an employer generally cannot fire you simply because you are on medical leave. Terminating someone for being sick is considered disability discrimination under the PEI Human Rights Act.…
by lawyerinfo.ca
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Work & Employment Rights Prince Edward Island
How to Appeal a WCB Claim Denial in Prince Edward Island
⚠️If your workplace injury claim is denied after an Internal Review by WCB PEI, you have exactly 30 days to file a formal appeal with the Workers Compensation Appeal Tribunal…
by lawyerinfo.ca
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Workplace Discrimination & Human Rights Prince Edward Island
How to Report Gender-Based Wage Discrimination in Prince Edward Island
💡Paying female employees noticeably less than male employees for performing the exact same or substantially similar work is strictly illegal under the PEI Employment Standards Act. You can file a…
by lawyerinfo.ca
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Work & Employment Rights Prince Edward Island
Can You Be Fired for Calling in Sick in Prince Edward Island?
💼Generally, you cannot be legally fired for calling in sick in Prince Edward Island if you are exercising your statutory right to sick leave. Under the PEI Employment Standards Act,…
by lawyerinfo.ca
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Work & Employment Rights Prince Edward Island
What Are the Rules Around Remote Work and Telecommuting in Prince Edward Island?
💻Remote work in Prince Edward Island is governed by the same Employment Standards Act as traditional office work. Employees retain their rights to overtime pay, mandated rest periods, and Workers…
by lawyerinfo.ca
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