What is the Minimum Wage in Prince Edward Island?

Prince Edward Island's minimum wage is $9.60 per hour. A total of 9 Canadian provinces or territories have a minimum wage rate higher then Prince Edward Island.

A full time hourly worker in Prince Edward Island earning minimum wage will earn a total of $384.00 per week and approximately $19,968.00 per year (based on an 8-hour work day and a 260-day work year). Remember that, with tax deductions, the actual amount earned will likely be lower.

Prince Edward Island Minimum Wage & Labor Law

The Prince Edward Island Minimum Wage was last raised on October 1, 2011, and has been raised every year in October over the last decade. The Prince Edward Island minimum wage rate is applicable to all workers in Prince Edward Island, regardless of age or experience.

Prince Edward Island Overtime - Any employee who works over 48 hours in a single week is entitled to be paid "time and a half" overtime wage (1.5 times the normal minimum wage rate) for each hour they work over the 48-hour overtime limit.

Other Minimum Wage Law Provisions - Prince Edward Island Employees who are paid by the piece (piecework) are entitled to be paid at least the regular minimum wage per hour no matter how many pieces the employee completes. In addition, the PEI Minimum Wage law specifies that any employee who is called into work after hours is entitled to be paid for at least three hours of work at the standard minimum wage rate, even if they work for less then three hours.

Room and Board Deductions - The Prince Edward Island minimum wage legislation lists the maximum deductions employers may take from their worker's wages in exchange for provided lodging or meals. The maximum deductions as of May 1 2009 are: $3.75 per meal

What is the Minimum Wage?

The Prince Edward Island Minimum Wage is the lowest hourly wage employers in Prince Edward Island can legally pay their employees. The minimum wage is set by the Prince Edward Island government and is periodically updated to reflect the current cost of living and ensure that all workers are paid a fair living wage.

What if my employer is paying me less then the Minimum Wage?

Unless your job is covered by one of Prince Edward Island's legal exemptions to the minimum wage described above, your employer is legally required to pay you at least the hourly minimum wage of $9.60 per hour. If you believe your employer is illegally paying you less then the Prince Edward Island minimum wage, contact the Prince Edward Island Department of Labor immediately and they will advocate on your behalf.

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