Human Rights Act (Prince Edward Island)
| Human Rights Act | |
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| Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island | |
| Citation | R.S.P.E.I. 1988, c. H-12 |
| Status: Current legislation | |
The Human Rights Act is an act of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island relating to human rights in provincial law.
Provisions
Protected grounds
The legislation prohibits discrimination on the basis of political belief, association, activity, convictions, affiliation and opinion.[1] The act prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, gender, gender identity and gender expression.[2]
Included scenarios
Previously an employee could waive their right to make a under the legislation and the provincial Employment Standards Act, but this was removed in 2021.[3]
Application
In 2022, it was found that waiting four years for the performance of an investigation was "well outside the contemplation" of the legislature, as it was expressed in the act.[4]
Implementation
Complaints under the act are made to the PEI Human Rights Commission.[5]
References
- ^ Gibson, Amy; Johansen-Hill, Zoe (March 20, 2025). "Talking politics". Human Resources Director. KM Business Information Canada Ltd. Archived from the original on April 30, 2025. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ^ Ramlakhan, Krystalle (August 25, 2016). "Transgender woman files human rights complaint alleging discrimination at salon". CBC News. Archived from the original on February 12, 2025. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ^ "UPEI asked outgoing employee to waive right to make human rights complaint in NDA". CBC News. December 14, 2021. Archived from the original on December 14, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ^ Ross, Ryan (July 15, 2022). "P.E.I. court dismissed human rights appeal, addresses delays in investigation". PNI Atlantic News. Archived from the original on August 3, 2025. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ^ "Abusive calls to human rights commission won't be tolerated, says executive director". CBC News. October 4, 2021. Archived from the original on October 6, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
External links
Human Rights Act, RSPEI 1988, c. H-12