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P.E.I.’s new Employment Standards Act is now in force

By George J. A. Vassos and Joe St. James ( July 10, 2026, 9:13 AM EDT) -- Prince Edward Island’s Bill 76 replaces the province’s existing Employment Standards Act (ESA). The bill received royal assent in November 2024 and has been proclaimed into force as of June 30, 2026....