Emergency Relief – Worker Assistance Program
The Emergency Relief – Worker Assistance Program is a temporary program to provide financial support to employers to assist their workers who have been impacted by reduced hours at work as a result of COVID-19.
Who is Eligible to Participate?
Eligible employers include:
- Registered private sector businesses in Prince Edward Island with workers who have experienced a reduction of at least 8 hours per week during the two week period March 16-29, 2020.
How does the Program Work?
Once you submit your completed application package, you will receive an email confirmation with your online reference number.
A program officer will contact you to review and discuss your application.
Employers who meet the program criteria are eligible to receive the following:
- A maximum of $250 per week for each worker that experienced a reduction of at least 8 hours per week during the two week period March 16-29, 2020 (An example, a worker that typically works 40 hours/week was reduced to a minimum 32 hours/week).
Note: Employers are encouraged to complete one application for the two week period. Employers will receive a 50% advance upon approval of application and the final reimbursement will be provided upon receipt of payroll verification. Employers will be required to complete a payment claim form prior to final reimbursement.
How do I Apply?
Employers must complete the application on behalf of the employees.
To assess your application you must:
- Complete the Emergency Relief – Worker Assistance Program online application form
- Upload Vendor Registration Form in the online form
When is the deadline for Applications?
Online applications can be submitted until April 15, 2020
For more information regarding this program, please contact SkillsPEI at 902-368-6290 or 902-438-4151.
Source: Government of Prince Edward Island (Accessed March 23, 2020. Check for potential updates.)
