Ontario minimum wage rises to $16.55 an hour; advocates say still not a living wage
Ontario’s minimum wage rises to $16.55 an hour, but some advocates say it’s still not enough to combat the rising cost of living in the province.
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Ontario’s minimum wage rises to $16.55 an hour, but some advocates say it’s still not enough to combat the rising cost of living in the province.
On Sunday, six provinces upped their minimum wage once again, but not Alberta, as they haven't changed theirs since five years ago on October 1st, 2018.
Change also affects minimum salary to meet overtime exemption test
Democratic state lawmakers on Thursday renewed a call to pass legislation gradually raising the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour.
ISME retail members estimate that the increase – the largest jump since 2012 – will add between 1% and 2.5% to grocery bills.