WHAT’S NEW | March 2015 | Issue #58
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Ontario Increasing Minimum Wage
Ontario is raising the general minimum wage from $11 to $11.25 per hour, effective October 1, 2015. Minimum wage rates for jobs in special categories (liquor servers, homeworkers, students,etc.) are also increasing at the same time. The increase is the result of recent changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) that tie minimum-wage increases to Ontario’s Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Buying A New Roof? Consider This…
Roofing is dangerous work; even a small slip can have serious consequences. If you’re a homeowner, it’s very important to ask about health and safety precautions and certifications before you hire a roofing contractor.
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