As per the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), effective January 1, 2022, the general minimum wage in Ontario increased from $14.35 to $15.00 an hour. This minimum wage applies to most employees covered under the ESA. If an employee’s current wage is less than $14.35 an hour, they will notice an increase to their hourly rate to $15.00 on the January 28, 2022 pay slip.