As per the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), effective October 1, 2020, the general minimum wage in Ontario will increase from $14.00 to $14.25 an hour. This minimum wage applies to most employees covered under the ESA. If an employee’s current wage is less than $14.25 an hour, they will notice an increase to their hourly rate to $14.25 on the October 23, 2020 pay slip.

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