Ontario minimum wage to increase on October 1

Very few Mainstay clients have employees being paid at the minimum wage, but those that do need to know that rate is increasing to $15.50 next week.  The Ministry of Labour sent a reminder today.  I’ve clipped it below for your reference.


Minimum wage is the lowest wage rate an employer can pay an employee. Minimum wage rates in Ontario will increase on October 1, 2022. The increase to the general minimum wage will be 50 cents, which will bring the new rate to $15.50 per hour.

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