The minimum wage rates in Ontario are increasing on October 1, 2024, as summarized in the following table:
|
Minimum wage rate |
Current wage rate |
Effective October 1, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
|
General minimum wage – applies to most employees* |
$16.55 per hour |
$17.20 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 |
$15.60 per hour |
$16.20 per hour |
The majority of our current employees are not impacted by this change. For casual employees at the current minimum wage rate, this change will happen automatically, and the new minimum wage rate will be updated in Workday by Human Resources.
More information about the minimum wage change can be found on the Government of Ontario’s website.
Please be aware of this change when hiring employees after October 1, 2024. Users of Time Tracking in Workday should also keep in mind the new legislation to ensure employees are paid compliantly.
Please direct any questions to hrhelp@uwaterloo.ca.