The Government of Ontario announced the new minimum wage in Ontario is $17.20 per hour, which is among the highest in Canada. The increase in minimum wage aims to support Ontario workers, with up to an extra $1355 in earnings each year (based on a 40-hour work week). For organizations interested in learning more, access the Employment Standards Act, which sets minimum rights for most employees in Ontario, including minimum wage rates. Under the Employment Standards Act, the minimum wage rates are set and adjusted annually based on changes to Ontario’s consumer price index in the previous year.
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