The minimum wage rates in Ontario are increasing effective October 1, 2017, as summarized in the following table:
| Minimum Wage Rate | Current Wage Rates | Effective October 1, 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| General Minimum Wage – applies to most employees | $11.40 per hour | $11.60 per hour |
| Student Minimum Wage – applies to students under the age of 18 who work 28 hours a week or less when school is in session, or work during a school break or summer holidays | $10.70 per hour | $10.90 per hour |
| Liquor Servers Minimum Wage – applies to employees who serve liquor directly to customers or guests in licensed premises as a regular part of their work | $9.90 per hour | $10.10 per hour |
The majority of our employees are not impacted by this change; however, there may be some employees where attention will be required by managers to ensure compliance. Please be aware of this change when hiring employees on a temporary contract. Users of the Casual Time Entry System (CTES) should also keep in mind the new legislation to ensure employees are paid compliantly.
Please direct any questions to hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca.
