Highlights
- Louis Riel Day
- General Holidays
- Manitoba's Worker Recruitment and Protection Act effective April 1, 2009
- Province Introduces Legislation That Would Give Greater Protection For Children In The Modelling Industry
- A Guide to Employment Standards in Agriculture
- ICI Construction Wage Schedules 2008-2010
- Heavy Construction Wage Schedules 2008-2010
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A Quick Guide to Employment Standards
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Minimum Wage
Minimum Wage effective April 1, 2008
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 define and protect their rights and responsibilities in the workplace. Branch staff can answer questions, help clarify the intent of provincial labour legislation and investigate workplace disputes to help resolve labour issues. Common employment standards issues include minimum wage, overtime, general holidays, vacation and ending employment.
The new provincial Employment Standards Code comes into effect April 30, 2007. This new legislation is based on broad public consultations and detailed discussions with representatives from Manitoba’s labour and management communities.
The code provides clearer, more comprehensive employment standards that benefit both employees and employers. This website provides specific details on all aspects of the new code. It also provides answers to the most frequently asked questions from employers and employees. The What are the Employment Standards and the What’s New in 2007 pages are great places to start your search for information.
Manitoba’s Employment Standards Branch staff are available to help individual employers and employees as well as organizations and working groups understand their rights and obligations. They are available for presentations and workshops to help everyone in the workplace better understand provincial employment standards.
Contact Employment Standards Branch
For more information call our 24 hour inquiry lines:Telephone: 204-945-3352 or
Toll free in Manitoba 1-800-821-4307
Fax: 204-948-3046
E-mail: Employmentstandards@gov.mb.ca
