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- 2025 Minimum Wage in Newfoundland and Labrador: Advice for Employers
2025 Minimum Wage in Newfoundland and Labrador: Advice for Employers
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Kiljon Shukullari, HR Advisory Manager
(Last updated )
Kiljon Shukullari, HR Advisory Manager
(Last updated )
On April 1, 2025, the minimum wage in Newfoundland and Labrador increased to $16.00 per hour from $15.60 per hour. The minimum wage increase rate is adjusted in accordance with Canada’s Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Employers must also note that from April 1, 2025, the overtime pay rate for provincially regulated employees also increased to $24.00 per hour.
What is minimum wage?
Minimum wage is the lowest wage an employer is required to pay their employees under the law. Employers may provide more wages and benefits than the minimum employment standards set in Newfoundland and Labrador’s Labour Standards Act (LSA), but they cannot offer less than the set minimum wage.
When should I pay my employees?
You are required to pay your staff at least twice a month. All salaries are to be paid within 7 days of the end of the pay period.
What deductions am I allowed to make from employee wages?
Employers may deduct the following:
Overpayment of wages
Income Tax
Canadian Pension Plan contributions
Employment Insurance contributions
Deductions for a group benefit plan in which the worker participates
Overpayment on unused portions of travel advances
Savings plan deductions
Lodging expenses when the employee occupies the employer’s premises
Sums deducted or withheld by court order
If an employee damages my product, property, or has an outstanding payment, can I deduct these from their wages?
No. You cannot deduct these charges from the employee’s wages. You are advised to take alternate measures to retrieve the money owed.
Do I have to pay for employee uniforms?
Yes. If the uniform is unique to your business operation and carries your company logo, you cannot ask your employee to pay for it.
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