Monday, September 18, 2017
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.