Those British Columbians who are making minimum wage received a raise over the weekend, with this week marking the new wage structure as the British Columbia Government revises the level of compensation in the province.
Some of the key areas which saw the jump in salary on Saturday included:
General minimum wages which increased 9.5% to $13.85 per hour, an increase of $1.20 per hour.
As well liquor servers saw an of increase 11.4% to $12.70 per hour, an increase of $1.30 per hour.
Resident caretakers now take home a minimum wage per month, which will increase 9.5% to $831.45 for those who manage nine to 60 units (+ $33.32/unit), or $2,832.11 for 61 or more units.
The new wage structure also includes Live-in camp leaders they will see an increase of 9.5% to $110.87.
The increases come after a study by the Independent Fair Wages Commission delivered recommendations to raise provincial minimum wage rates.
The increases which will continue through the next two years will see a General Minimum wage of $15.20 per hour reached by June of 2021.
Some of the background and details to the new wage regimen can be explored here.
Some detractors of the new wage plan have warned that with the rise in the minimum wage, some small business owners may have to reduce their staffing levels in order to maintain their operations.
For more items of note related from Victoria see our archive page here.
Cross posted from the North Coast Review
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