Released on April 17, 2009
Saskatchewan's minimum wage will increase from $8.60 per hour to $9.25 per hour effective May 1, 2009.
The increase is the third of three stages that raised the minimum wage from $7.95 to $9.25 between January 2008 and May 2009. The minimum call-out pay, which is three times the level of the minimum wage, also increases to $27.75.
There are approximately 12,000 minimum wage earners in Saskatchewan.
For more information on the minimum wage, call toll-free at 1-800-667-1783 or visit www.aeel.gov.sk.ca/ls.
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For more information, contact:
Donna-Rae Crooks
Advanced Education, Employment and Labour
Regina
Phone: 306-787-3716
Email: donna-rae.crooks@gov.sk.ca