This October, Manitoba minimal wage earners will probably be making $3.35 per hour greater than they had been in September 2022 following iterative will increase that place Manitoba as one of many high minimal wage provinces in Canada, Labour and Immigration Minister Jon Reyes introduced at this time.
“Recognizing the distinctive monetary challenges dealing with Manitobans, our authorities handed legislative amendments to the Employment Requirements Code that, in prescribed circumstances, permit minimal wage to be elevated by a further quantity above the legislated inflation-tied formulation,” mentioned Reyes. “To stability the monetary realities of Manitoba employees and the financial challenges for small companies, we carried out a phased-in strategy that may assist extra Manitobans get forward.”
The will increase began with a $1.55 improve to $13.50 on Oct. 1, 2022, to be adopted by a 65 cent improve to $14.15 on April 1 and now an extra $1.15 annual improve on Oct. 1 to $15.30. These will increase mission Manitoba to be high three in provincial minimal wages.
The minister famous the legislated inflation-tied formulation ensures minimal wage is tied to financial indicators to keep up buying energy, stability and predictability for companies.
Following the Oct. 1, 2022, minimal wage improve, the Manitoba authorities carried out the Small Enterprise Minimal Wage Adjustment Program to help small companies. This system’s eligibility has not too long ago expanded to incorporate seasonal (summer season) workers, and the appliance and submission course of has been streamlined to permit eligible small companies to make a single on-line utility to obtain a one-time lump sum cost. This system is accessible till March 31, famous Reyes.
For extra info on the Small Enterprise Minimal Wage Adjustment Program, go to https://gov.mb.ca/jec/busdev/monetary/sbwa/index.html.
For extra info on Manitoba’s minimal wage and different employment requirements, go to www.gov.mb.ca/labour/requirements/.
