WHAT'S NEW?
Province Introduces Amendments to Employment Standards Code
News Release: THREE NEW, UNPAID FAMILY RESPONSIBILITY/SICK DAYS, NEW PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN PART OF PROPOSED CHANGES
Labour Management Review Committee Report - November 9, 2006
Labour Management Review Committee Report - May 18, 2006
The Employment Standards Code Amendment Act
Labour Management Review Committee Recommendations
News Release:
PROVINCE RELEASES CONSENSUS OF EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS CODE
REVIEW COMMITTEE
The Labour Management Review Committee’s
report can be viewed here.
Construction Industry Wages Act
- Wage Schedules
News
Release: MANITOBA UNVEILS MORE COMPETITIVE CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRY WAGE SCHEDULES
UPDATE:
September 28, 2006 News Release, NEXT LEVEL OF NEW WAGE SCALES
FOR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY EFFECTIVE OCT. 1
Manitoba’s construction wage rates
will be increasing on June 1, 2006. The wage rates for the
heavy sector of the construction industry will continue to be
applicable to the entire province. The wage rates for the
Industrial, Commercial and Institutional sector (ICI) of the
construction industry will be divided into the following two wage
schedules replacing the four schedules that currently exist:
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(1) Winnipeg / Major
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(2) Rural
An overview of these and other changes to the
Regulations is provided on the news release link provided above.
More specific information on these and other changes to the
construction Regulations will be available shortly.
Employment Standards Code
Review
The October 2005 speech from the Throne announced that the
Manitoba Government would introduce amendments to the Province's
Employment Standards Code in the 2005/06 session of the Legislature.
In a November
10, 2005 Press Release, Minister Nancy Allan invited
stakeholders and the public to share their views on the Code and
suggestions on improving the Code to:
- reflect the realities of today's economy by increasing
flexibility and modernizing coverage, compliance and protection
- reflect the changing face of today's labour force and the
demands on today's families
The specific areas addressed in the review are outlined in the Discussion
Guide, "Employment Standards for Modern
Workplaces and Modern Families".
A public consultation process generated 38 oral presentations at
5 public meetings held throughout the province and 70 written
submissions.
Written
submissions can be viewed here.
A
summary report by the Chairperson of the Employment Standards Code
Review based on the input received at the public meetings can be
accessed here.
Option for legislative change currently under
review.
Manitoba Minimum Wage
News Release:
Manitoba to Raise Minimum Wage
Manitoba’s minimum wage rate will increase to $7.60 per hour on
April 1, 2006, and to $8.00 per hour on April 1, 2007. (Note that
different rates apply in certain construction situations.) For more
information on the minimum wage in Manitoba and in other
jurisdictions, go to http://www.gov.mb.ca/labour/labmgt/resbr/wages/index.html
The
Minister of Labour and Immigration has released the 2005
Report of the Manitoba Minimum Wage Board. Click here
to view this report.
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About Employment Standards
The Employment Standards Branch is a neutral
party that administers laws on minimum wages, hours of work,
holidays and other workplace benefits. We are also responsible
for investigating complaints of violations of these laws.
Our aim is not only to enforce the legislation,
but to ensure employees and employers are aware of their rights and
responsibilities under these laws. We believe that fair
employment practices benefit all Manitobans. We provide a
comprehensive program of client initiated services, pro active
services and labour adjustment services designed to promote stable
and harmonious employment relationships.
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