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By McCarthy Tétrault LLP | 2 Minutes Read September 7, 2017

Ontario’s employment and labour law reform Bill continues to undergo changes

Just as the summer winds down, we have an update on Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017. Those who tuned-in for the McCarthy Tétrault webinars on Bill 148 will recall that public consultations were to be held across the province in July to elicit feedback on the draft Bill.

Article by McCarthy Tétrault LLP / Business, Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Payroll, Union Relations / Bill 148 the Fair Workplaces Better Jobs Act 2017, employment and labour law reform Bill, employment law, equal pay for equal work, Labour Law, labour legislation, labour reform, minimum wage increases, Statutory leaves

By Devry Smith Frank LLP | 2 Minutes Read July 14, 2017

Update: Ontario Liberals announce changes to labour law—and a $15 minimum wage

While rumours of a $15 minimum wage have been swirling around since the past month, the announcement comes as part of the Ontario Liberal’s bigger campaign to protect vulnerable workers. The announcement also confirmed the rumours that annual vacation pay will be rising from two weeks to three weeks for employees that have worked at their jobs for at least five years.

Article by Devry Smith Frank LLP / Administration, Business, Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Payroll / annual vacation pay, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, Changing Workplace Review, Consumer Price Index, cost of living, inflation, labour law changes, minimum wage debate, minimum wage increases, Ministry of Labour, Ontario minimum wage

By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | 6 Minutes Read September 20, 2016

New minimum wage in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Prince Edward Island

minimum-wage-increaseThis morning’s blog post informed you of the upcoming minimum wage increase on October 1, 2016, in Ontario. However, there are upcoming minimum wage increases on October 1, 2016 in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Prince Edward Island as well.

  • The Alberta minimum wage is increasing to $12.20 for most employees; the current liquor server rate will be abolished effective October 1, 2016; a weekly minimum wage of $486 for many salespersons, including land agents and certain professionals; and a monthly minimum wage of $2,316 for domestic employees.
  • The Saskatchewan‘s general minimum wage will increase from $10.50 to $10.72 per hour.
  • The Prince Edward Island general minimum wage will increase to $11.00 per hour from $10.75 per hour.

Also important to note that on September 15, 2016, British Columbia did increase the general minimum wage from $10.45 to $10.85.

In addition, the New Brunswick government recently announced a consultation on the … Continue reading “New minimum wage in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Prince Edward Island”

Article by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Payroll, Union Relations / average hourly wage, average weekly earnings, Consumer Price Index, employment law, mandated minimum wage rate, minimum wage, minimum wage increases, minimum-wage rate, rate of inflation, the minimum wage across Canada, upcoming minimum wage

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