Minimum wage is the lowest amount you can pay an employee per hour of work. This amount is set by the government of the relevant jurisdiction or by the federal government when it comes to federally regulated businesses.
Minimum wage increases typically happen once or twice a year and are often tied to inflation and the Consumer Price Index.
Overtime rates are the minimum amount you must pay an employee (regardless of whether they are salaried or on an hourly wage) if they work more than a set (by law) number of hours during a week, or in some jurisdictions during a day. There are exemptions for certain industries in some jurisdictions.
Federally regulated industries
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon
FAQ
The federal minimum wage is currently $17.75 per hour.
This minimum wage applies to all business that are federally regulated.
The minimum overtime rate is one and a half times the employee’s regular wage for all hours worked over 8 in a day or 40 in a week. Some exceptions may apply.
More information on minimum wage and overtime can be found on the government site.
The minimum wage in Alberta is currently $15.00 per hour.
For students under 18, the minimum wage is $13.00 for the first 28 hours they work in a week. Beyond 28 hours, the student must be paid $15 per hour.
The minimum overtime rate is...
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