Labor and Employment Minister Jean Boulet expects the effect of inflation on wage increases in Quebec to push the minimum hourly rate up to $15 or more a year. next.
Mr. Boulet estimates that average compensation, which is used to establish the minimum wage, should contribute to this increase in 2023.
“If the average hourly wage rises as expected, we will probably reach $15,” he said at a press briefing. It’s difficult but we are inclined to go towards that and perhaps beyond. »
In January, Mr. Boulet announced that the hourly rate of the minimum wage would increase in May to $14.25, an increase of $0.75 per hour.
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