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News Releases
May 23, 2012
Province Introduces Legislation That Would Expand Retailers' Sunday Shopping Hours
New legislation would give retailers more flexibility in opening hours on Sundays and some statutory holidays, while protecting retail workers who would rather not work expanded hours,...
April 20, 2012
Province Announces Start of Review for Sunday Shopping
The review of Manitoba's Sunday shopping legislation is underway and public input is welcomed, Family Services and Labour Minister Jennifer Howard announced today.
March 2, 2012
Province Announces Construction Worker Wages to Increase Three Per Cent
Minimum wages for the commercial, industrial and heavy-construction sectors will be going up three per cent this year, Family Services and Labour Minister Jennifer Howard announced today.
December 19, 2011
Province Announces Changes to Employment Standards Code Effective Jan. 1
Employees and employers will have more flexibility to adjust daily hours of work to accommodate personal obligations under one of four changes to the Employment Standards Code, Labour and Immigration Minister Jennifer Howard announced today.
November 2, 2011
Province Advises Employment Standards Branch Now Posts Administrative Penalty Orders on Provincial Website
The province can impose a penalty of $500 per employee per offence to a maximum of $10,000 for failing to comply with the Employment Standards Code or the Construction Industry Wages Act, when the violation occurs after a person has been warned to comply. The penalties that are posted have been paid or appealed and upheld.
April 20, 2011
Flextime Would Offer Employees More Flexibility to Balance Work-Life Issues
Under legislation introduced today, Manitoba businesses would be able to more easily introduce flexible work hours that would accommodate employers’ needs and allow employees to better balance their work-life schedules, Labour and Immigration Minister Jennifer Howard said after introducing the proposals.
November 29, 2010
Legislation Would Give Employees Time Off to Become Citizens
Employees would have the right to take time off work to attend their Canadian citizenship ceremonies under proposals introduced in the legislature today by Labour and Immigration Minister Jennifer Howard.
November 19, 2010
Unrestricted Shopping Would be Allowed When Boxing Day Falls on Sunday, If Municipalities Permit
Retail businesses that have hours of operation on Sundays currently restricted to noon to 6 p.m. would be allowed to operate without restriction on Boxing Day under a proposed amendment to the Retail Business Holiday Closing Act introduced in the legislature today by Labour and Immigration Minister Jennifer Howard.
November 5, 2010
Businesses Reminded of Remembrance Day Act Hours and Pay Regulations
Manitoba Labour and Immigration advises that most non-essential businesses are required to close on Thursday, Nov. 11 as Manitobans honour the contributions of Canadians in war and peacekeeping efforts. The Remembrance Day Act permits retail businesses to open as long as they are closed between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
September 29, 2010
Minimum Wage Increase to $9.50 Per Hour Takes Effect Oct. 1, 2010
Manitoba Labour and Immigration advises the hourly minimum wage in Manitoba will increase by 50 cents to $9.50 an hour on Oct. 1.
June 18, 2010
Leave for Workers Who Donate Organs Guaranteed Under New Legislation
Manitobans will have the formal right to take unpaid leave for the purpose of living organ and tissue donation under an amendment to the Employment Standards Code, which takes effect today, Labour and Immigration Minister Jennifer Howard has announced.
April 8, 2010
Minimum Wage to Increase to $9.50 Per Hour October 1, 2010
The province will increase the minimum wage by 50 cents to $9.50 an hour on October 1, 2010, Labour and Immigration Minister Jennifer Howard announced today.
March 30, 2010
Manitoba Consumers' Bureau Issues Alert
The Manitoba Consumers' Bureau advises the public and businesses to be aware that Y.E.P. Youth Employment Program is no longer licensed as a direct seller in Manitoba.
December 17, 2009
Third Stage Of Wage Increases For Manitoba Construction Workers
The final stage of a three-stage improvement in the construction industry wage rates will take effect Jan. 1, Labour and Immigration Minister Jennifer Howard announced today.
November 9, 2009
Businesses Are Reminded Of Remembrance Day Act Hours And Pay Regulations
Manitoba Labour and Immigration advises that, in Manitoba, most non-essential businesses are required to close on Wednesday, Nov. 11, as Manitobans commemorate the contributions of Canadians in wars and peacekeeping efforts.
October 28, 2009
Worker Recruitment And Protection Act Supports Employers And Protects New Manitobans: Allan
The six-month-old Worker Recruitment and Protection Act (WRAPA), the first such legislation in Canada, has proven effective in protecting vulnerable immigrants and in supporting employers who want to recruit foreign workers, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan said today.
September 28, 2009
Minimum Wage Increase To $9 Per Hour To Take Effect Oct. 1
The hourly minimum wage in Manitoba will increase by 25 cents to $9 Oct. 1, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced today.
September 4, 2009
Work Rules for Statutory Holidays Apply on Labour Day, Sept. 7
Manitoba Labour and Immigration advises that at most workplaces on Labour Day, Monday, Sept. 7, employees will be entitled to one and a half times their regular rate of pay for any hours worked on that day, in addition to general holiday pay.
March 31, 2009
Manitoba's Worker Recruitment And Protection Act Comes Into Effect: Allan
Manitoba’s Worker Recruitment and Protection Act is recognized as a model for the rest of Canada in providing comprehensive and effective protection for temporary foreign workers, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan said today.
February 9, 2009
Manitoba's Worker Recruitment And Protection Act Effective April 1
Manitoba’s first-of-its-kind Worker Recruitment and Protection Act and its regulations will come into full effect April 1 to help protect children from dishonest talent and modelling agencies and improve protection for foreign workers wanting to live and work in the province, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced today.
September 16, 2008
Province Removes Immigration Barriers For Skilled Professionals: Allan
Barriers have been removed for skilled professionals who want to immigrate to Manitoba and strengthen the province’s thriving economy, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced today.
April 17, 2008
Province Introduces Proposed Worker Recruitment And Protection Act
The proposed new Worker Recruitment and Protection Act would substantially strengthen the protection of foreign workers from unscrupulous recruiters, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced today.
April 17, 2008
Province Introduces Legislation That Would Give Greater Protection For Children In The Modelling Industry
The proposed new Worker Recruitment and Protection Act would better protect children and youth in the modelling industry from sexual exploitation, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced today.
January 17, 2008
Panel Recommends New Construction Wages
The Construction Industry Wages Consultation Panel has recommended improved construction wage rates that will help keep Manitoba’s construction industry competitive, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced today.
November 21, 2007
Province announces consultations to better regulate immigration recruiters and modelling agencies
Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced today the province will consult stakeholders on changes to the Employment Services Act to better regulate foreign temporary worker recruitment agencies and modelling agencies.
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