Featured image of post British Columbia becomes first jurisdiction to tie minimum wage increases to inflation. On June 1 minimum wage will go up to $15.65, up 45 cents
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British Columbia becomes first jurisdiction to tie minimum wage increases to inflation. On June 1 minimum wage will go up to $15.65, up 45 cents

On June 1, 2022, B.C.'s lowest-paid workers will get a pay boost, with the general minimum wage increasing from $15.20 to $15.65 an hour.

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On June 1, 2022, B.C.’s lowest-paid workers will get a pay boost, with the general minimum wage increasing from $15.20 to $15.65 an hour.

Highlights

  • B.C.
  • ’s minimum wage will increase from $11.35 to $15.65 an hour on June 1, 2022.
  • Increase of 2.8% will also apply to the live-in camp leader and live in home support worker minimum daily wages.
  • Minimum wage increases tied to inflation are part of government’s plan to build an economy that works for everyone.
  • In 2021, 52% of employees earning minimum wage or less were over the age of 25 and 58% were women.
  • In 2023, an increase will apply to minimum piece rates for hand harvesting of 15 specified crops in the agricultural sector, including peaches, apricots, Brussels sprouts, daffodils, mushrooms, apples and apples.

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