Small businesses impacted by Manitoba’s minimum wage increase can apply for the Small Business Minimum Wage Adjustment Program.
Eligible employers can receive a subsidy up to $0.50/hour for each employee, up to a maximum of 20 employees.
Additional criteria include:
- Business and employees are located in Manitoba
- Business has no more than 100 employees
- Private, non-profit, or charity sector
- Employer has an active and valid Business Number, business bank account, and email address
- Employer is registered and in good standing with the Companies Office (not required for sole proprietors)
- Employees earned between $11.95 and $13.50 per hour as of Sept 30, 2022
- Employees now earn at least $13.50 per hour as of Oct 1, 2022
The Small Business Minimum Wage Adjustment Program is available for 6 months, from Oct 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023. The subsidy is paid up to a maximum of 80 hours (no overtime) per employee per 2-week pay period.
Eligible employers are also required to submit reports and provide documentation to receive this financial support.
To learn more about the Small Business Minimum Wage Adjustment Program and how to apply, click the link on this page.
