Manitoba’s minimum wage is increasing

The minimal wage in Manitoba is growing to $15.30 this October.

On Wednesday, the Manitoba authorities introduced that it could be growing the minimal wage twice in 2023. This features a 65 cent enhance on April 1 to $14.15 after which an extra $1.15 enhance on Oct. 1 to $15.30.

The province notes these will increase will put Manitoba within the high three of provincial minimal wages.

In recognition of present monetary challenges, Labour and Immigration Minister Jon Reyes stated the federal government handed legislative amendments to the Employment Standards Code that permit minimal wage to be elevated above the legislated inflation-tied components.

“To balance the financial realities of Manitoba workers and the economic challenges for small businesses, we implemented a phased-in approach that will help more Manitobans get ahead,” he stated in a news launch.

Reyes famous the inflation-tied components ensures Manitoba’s minimal wage is linked to financial indicators.

Wednesday’s minimal wage announcement comes after Manitoba elevated the minimal wage to $13.50 on Oct. 1, 2022.

More data on Manitoba’s minimal wage may be discovered on-line.