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Federal Minimum Wage to Increase April 1, 2026

March 24, 2026 · 1 min read

The federal government has announced that, effective April 1, 2026, the federal minimum wage will increase from $17.75 to $18.15 per hour in response to inflation.

Tags: Employment Standards Legislation, Federal, Minimum Wage

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