As of October 1, 2016, the minimum wage in Ontario increased to $11.40 per hour, and the minimum wage for liquor servers, students under the age of 18, hunting and fishing guides, and homeworkers also increased. This rise represents the third consecutive year of increases to the minimum wage since it was tied to Ontario's Consumer Price Index in 2014. Employers should ensure that all employees are receiving at least the minimum wage as of October 1, 2016.
The minimum wage in Alberta, currently $11.20 per hour, is set to rise to $15 per hour over the next two years. On October 1, 2016 minimum wage increased to $12.20. It will be further increased to $13.60 per hour on October 1, 2017, and will reach $15 per hour on October 1, 2018.
Certain types of sales people are entitled to a minimum weekly rate rather than a minimum hourly rate. The previous minimum of $446 per week, increased to $486 per week on October 1, 2016. It will be further increased to $542 per week on October 1, 2017, and finally $598 per week on October 1, 2018.
Employees who live primarily in their employer's home are entitled to a minimum monthly rate of $2,127 per month. This increased to $2,316 per month on October 1, 2016, and will be further increased to $2,582 per month on October 1, 2017, and $2,848 per month on October 1, 2018.
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