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Prince Edward Island – Labour Policy

Increased EI premiums: the fight is not over!

January 12, 2012
In 2010, CFIB launched an Employment Insurance (EI) premiums campaign, one of the most comprehensive lobbying campaigns in our history. Though we celebrated a success for 2011, we knew that the battle was not done.

Why tax the Island's working poor?

January 6, 2012
While poverty is a legitimate issue, dramatic increases to minimum wage are not the solution. CFIB continues to challenge government to increase the basic personal exemption and take low- and fixed-income earners off the tax rolls.

Higher minimum wage is bad for small business in PEI

January 5, 2012
PEI small businesses face a variety of challenges that can hinder economic growth. CFIB calls on government to create business-friendly policies and listen to the needs of business operators who create jobs across the province.

Changes to your 2011 WCB classification

December 1, 2010
It’s been over a decade since WCB examined how it classifies businesses into rate groups. A review conducted in 2010 will mean changes to they way your business is classified and could impact the rates you'll pay in 2011.

WCB finances on track

August 11, 2010
The Prince Edward Island Workers’ Compensation Board released its annual report with the good news that it has weathered the economic downturn well and remains fully funded. This is good news for Island businesses.

Changes to the Employment Standards Act now in effect

June 8, 2010
Government has announced a series of changes to the Employment Standards Act effective October 1, 2010.
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