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Ontario minimum wage increase for students

Most students and immigrants look forward to working part-time to fulfill their daily needs and requirements and have some backup money on hand. Living abroad and away from home could be testing times, and therefore, every student ought to look out for work. The Ontario student minimum wage was set out to be C$ 15.60 per hour, and now it will be increased to C$ 16.20 per hour effective October 1, 2024.

However, the government has taken extreme measures to ensure that you fulfill the rights of every citizen and conducts various inflation records to determine Ontario's basic pay. It is important to note that there are certain differences in the minimum wage of different provinces depending upon the cost of living and differences in other living conditions of that particular area. Therefore, if you are a student looking for a minimum wage in Ontario in 2023, make sure that you look for the minimum wage for that particular province as reported by INC - Immigration News Canada.

And make things work in your favor and moreover, put your focus on your studies.

Here are some of the other aspects that you need to keep in view when determining various aspects of Ontario's basic pay.

  1. Student Minimum Wage: 

Ontario does not have a separate minimum wage specifically for students. However, students under the age of 18 who work 28 hours a week or less when school is in session or work during a school break or summer holidays are entitled to a student minimum wage, which is lower than the general minimum wage.

 As of 2022, the student minimum wage was $13.40 CAD per hour. Thus, you need to make sure that you understand that there are certain minimum wage criteria that set the general rule apart from others.

Moreover, it is important to make sure that there is a special consideration for the students who undertake paid work from home for companies to have another minimum wage, where you get at least C$ 18.90 per hour beginning October 1.

  1. Exemptions and Special Circumstances: 

It is important to mention over here that there are some student positions that may be exempt from minimum wage laws, such as certain types of internships or work-study programs. It's essential to understand the specifics of your employment arrangement and whether any exemptions apply.

However, it has been recently observed that the minimum wage for Ontario is less than that of other provinces, and compared to their living expenses per area, the wages should be increased to C$ 20. However, additional plans and strategies are being discussed to provide more and more benefits to students and those who are looking to move to Canada for better living opportunities.

It is essential to mention that along with the minimum wage plan, there are other advantages like health and dental care to the students to make sure that their rights are met and they are given equal opportunities to live and enjoy their lives.


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