Minimum wage in NL going up by $0.35 on April 1st

    Thursday, 26 February 2026 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

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    The minimum overtime wage rate is rising to $24.53 an hour.

    The minimum wage in this province is going up on April 1st. It will increase to $16.35 an hour, with the minimum overtime wage rate is rising to $24.53 an hour. Labour Minister  Mike Goosney announced the $0.35 boost which is based on changes to the national Consumer Price Index and is required under the Labour Standards Regulations. Goosney says “Raising the minimum wage helps to ease the financial pressures facing workers, while giving employers the predictability they need to plan and grow their businesses. Ongoing dialogue is essential and progress happens best when we work together.”

     

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