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Minimum wage rises to $10.25 per hour
B.C.’s minimum wage increases to $10.25 per hour today (Tuesday, May 1), Minister of Labour, Citizens’ Services and Open Government Margaret MacDiarmid confirmed yesterday (April 30).
At the same time, the minimum wage rate for liquor servers will increase to $9 per hour.
This is the third increase to the minimum wage over the past year, and follows on Premier Christy Clark’s commitment in March 2011 to increase minimum wage in three stages to $10.25 per hour by May 1, providing more support for B.C. workers and families in every region of the province, states a press release issued by the provincial government.
Non-hourly rates paid to camp leaders, live-in home support workers and resident caretakers will be adjusted at the same time in proportion to the increase in minimum wage.
“British Columbians who made $8 per hour last year, could now have more than an additional $4,000 in their pockets this year. That’s good news for individuals and families- and that’s good news for the economy,” said Minister of Labour, Citizens’ Services and Open Government Margaret MacDiarmid.
“By listening to employers, giving them lots of advance notice, and staging the increase in small increments over the past year, we were also able to help businesses plan effectively for the change.”
Andrew Klukas, acting president, Western Convenience Stores Association added, “I appreciate the openness of the consultation process, and the certainty for our sector from incremental and predictable minimum wage increases.”
If you earn the general minimum wage, liquor servers’ rate or get paid by piece rate, you can find out how these changes may affect you at:
https://www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb/announcements/min_wage.htm
On March 16, 2011, Premier Christy Clark announced an incremental increase to the minimum wage in British Columbia.
General minimum wage prior to May 1, 2011: $8/hour; May 1, 2011: $8.75; Nov. 1, 2011: $9.50; and May 1: $10.25
Alcohol server wage for liquor servers prior to May 1, 2011: $8/hour; May 1, 2011: $8.50; Nov. 1, 2011: $8.75; and May 1: $9.
The alcohol server wage applies to employees who serve liquor directly to customers or guests in licensed premises as a regular part of their work.
Wondering about your rights or responsibilities in the workplace? The Employment Standards Branch can provide assistance in person, online at https://www.labour.gov.bc.ca/esb/ or through a toll-free number (1-800-663-3316). Information about employee rights is available in English, French, Chinese, Punjabi, Hindi, Filipino and Spanish.
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