ESA Ontario minimum wage increase 2016

ESA Ontario Minimum Wage Increase – Minimum Wage Goes Up October 1, 2016

Carol Irwin Human Resources

Reminder – ESA Ontario Minimum Wage Increase 2016 

Employment Standards Act Update – Minimum wage in Ontario increases from $11.25 to $11.40 per hour on October 1, 2106. This wage will be in effect for 1 year from October 1, 2106 to September 30, 2017.

Ontario Minimum Wage Rates:

General Minimum Wage
•current wage $11.25
•new wage effective October 1, 2016 –  $11.40 per hour

Student Minimum Wage
•current wage $10.55
•new wage effective October 1, 2016 – $10.70 per hour

The Ontario Minimum Wage is now linked to the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI). Each year on, or before, April 1 minimum wage will be announced. Learn more about ESA Ontario minimum wage increase 2016 at the Ministry of Labour.

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Carol Irwin

Carol works with our clients to develop and improve HR policies, procedures, employee programs, and solve difficult people management issues.

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