Chamber of Commerce Concerened over Alberta Government’s Minimum Wage Increase
LETHBRIDGE – Some workers may see a boost in their paycheque this fall, but that increase might not be a good thing in the bigger scheme of provincial business.
The province is taking steps to hike the minimum wage to $15 by 2018.
As of October 1st, 2016 the minimum wage will rise by $1 to $12.20 per hour, the first of three increases.
Weekly and monthly minimum wages used by certain industries will also rise to $486 and $2,316, respectively, during the hike.