Employment Standards

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Minimum Wage

Minimum wage increases to $9.00 per hour October 1, 2009

Minimum Wage increases in 2009

May 1 increase from $8.50 to $8.75
October 1 from $8.75 to $9.00

About Employment Standards

Manitoba’s Employment Standards Branch helps employees and employers learn about their rights and responsibilities in the workplace.

Branch staff can:

answer questions
explain the legislation
investigate workplace disputes to ensure the legislation is being followed
give presentations and workshops

Common employment standards issues include:

minimum wage
overtime
general holidays
vacation
ending employment

This website has information about The Employment Standards Code, The Construction Industry Wages Act, The Remembrance Day Act, The Retail Businesses Holiday Closing Act, and The Worker Recruitment and Protection Act. It also has some information about the Labour Adjustment Services we offer to help workers and employers find solutions to downsizing, closures and layoffs.

In the Fact Sheet section you will find answers to questions that employers and employees ask most often. The How we Can Help and A Quick Guide to Employment Standards pages are great places to start your search for information.

Employment Standards Branch staff are also available to explain the legislation.

Contact Employment Standards Branch

For more information call our 24 hour inquiry lines:
Telephone: 204-945-3352 or
Toll free in Canada 1-800-821-4307
Fax: 204-948-3046
E-mail: Employmentstandards@gov.mb.ca