As of Mar. 31, 2009

These are minimum rates as defined by the Employment Standards Act not necessarily the going rates being offered.

• Students Under 18: $8.90/hr *piece rates do not apply for students
  
• Adults: $9.50/hr
  
• Liquor Services: $8.25/hr
  
• Homeworkers Wage: $10.45/hr

How is minimum wage calculated for employees who earn commission?

If an employee's pay is based completely or partly on commission, it must amount to at least the minimum wage for each hour the employee has worked.

To ensure an employee is receiving the minimum wage, the total amount the employee earned in regular wages over a work week is divided by the number of hours the employee worked in that week.

Can an employer take into account the provision of room and meals to an employee when calculating minimum wage?

Yes, but there are limits. Room and board (meals) shall not be deemed to have been paid as wages unless the employee has received the meals and occupied the room.

Read the Employment Standards Act to learn more.