Human Resources Legislative Update

Ontario Minimum Wage to Increase October 1, 2021

Human Resources Legislative Update

Ontario Minimum Wage to Increase October 1, 2021

Date: April 19, 2021

On October 1, 2021, the general minimum wage in Ontario will increase from $14.25 to $14.35 per hour. This minimum wage applies to most employees.

Minimum wage rates will also increase for the following employees:

  • students: from $13.40 to $13.50 an hour
  • liquor servers: from $12.45 to $12.55 an hour
  • homeworkers: from $15.70 to $15.80 an hour
  • hunting / fishing / wilderness guides: rates will vary depending on hours worked.

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