As of April 1, 2022, Nova Scotia’s minimum wage will increase from $12.95 per hour to $13.35 per hour. The minimum wage rate applies to a work week of 48 hours or less.
A further increase will occur on October 1, 2022, when the minimum wage will go up to $13.60 per hour.
No. The new minimum wage comes into effect on April 1, 2022. Any hours worked on that date and after must be paid at a minimum of $13.35 per hour.
Example: The pay period is March 27 to April 9, 2022. The employee works 8 hours a day, Monday to Friday, and is paid at minimum wage.
Rate from March 27 to March 31: $12.95
Rate from April 1 to April 9: $13.35
No. The law requires that you pay at least the minimum wage to all employees; beyond that, wage increases are at your discretion.