February 28, 2007 - Saskatchewan’s minimum wage will increase by 40 cents an hour March 1, 2007.
The increase moves the provincial minimum wage from $7.55 an hour to $7.95 an hour and is the third and final stage of a three-stage increase announced in June 2005.
"As our economy grows and prospers, it is important that all Saskatchewan residents benefit," Labour Minister David Forbes said. "This increase to the minimum wage helps minimum wage earners build better futures by providing them a greater share in the growing economy they have helped to build."
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August 30 2005 -
Saskatchewan's minimum wage will be increased by 40 cents an hour - to $7.05 an hour - on
Thursday, September 1 2005.
Labour Minister Deb Higgins said: "This is the first increase in the
minimum wage since November of 2002. In implementing this increase, the province
has balanced the needs of minimum wage earners with the need for our business
sector to remain strong and competitive."
First announced June 22nd, this is part of a
three-step process that will see the minimum wage increase to $7.55 an hour on
March 1st, 2006 and to $7.95 an hour on March 1st, 2007.
The minimum wage increase follows a review held by the Minimum Wage
Board. The Board is required to review the minimum wage at least every two
years.
"A three-stage increase provides notice to employers about the timing of the
stages and gives them the opportunity to plan for the change," Higgins said.
Further information on the minimum wage and Labour Standards
in Saskatchewan is available by calling toll-free at 1-800-667-1783 or visiting the
Saskatchewan Labour website at .
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