ontario minimum wage increase fall 2016

Ontario Minimum Wage Increases October 1, 2016

Carol Irwin Human Resources

Ontario Minimum Wage Increase Fall 2016

Effective October 1, 2016, Ontario minimum wage increases from $11.25 to $11.40 per hour. This new wage will be in effect for 1 year, until September 31, 2017.

The Ontario Minimum Wage is now linked to the Ontario Consumer Price Index (CPI). Each year on April 1 any changes to minimum wage will be announced. Changes will be effective on October 1 and will remain in effect for 1 year.

Go to the Ministry of Labour website –  Employment Standards Act for more information on minimum wage in Ontario.

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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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