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Increase to the Alberta Minimum Wage

By Daniel Yereniuk
September 27, 2016
  • Labour
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Alberta employers are reminded that the general minimum wage in Alberta will be increased on October 1, 2016 to $12.20 per hour, up from $11.20 per hour. Additionally, the current liquor server rate will be eliminated effective October 1, 2016 and these employees will also now earn the general minimum wage. Employers are reminded to update their employment contracts and practices to ensure they reflect the new minimum wage.

The minimum wage will increase a further $1.40 to $13.60 per hour on October 1, 2017, and by $1.40 to $15.00 per hour on October 1, 2018.

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Daniel Yereniuk

About Daniel Yereniuk

Dan Yereniuk is an associate in Dentons' Real Estate group in Edmonton. His practice incorporates all aspects of commercial real estate law, including purchase and sale transactions, property development, leasing and financing.

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