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Manitoba

Employ in Manitoba

Updated on: October 1, 2025

Currency

Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Employer Taxes

There are no specific employer tax requirements.

Payroll Frequency

Bi-weekly or semi-monthly

Employee Taxes

N/A

Language

English, French

Date Format

YYYY/MM/DD

Manitoba by the Numbers

Population

1.4 million

GDP

$75 billion

Weekly Working Hours

40 hours, overtime > 40 hours/week or > 8 hours/day

National Holidays

12

Hiring Difficulty Score

N/A

Province Information

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Hiring

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Leave

Paid Time Off

Sick Days

Maternity Days

Weekly Working Hours

40 hours, overtime > 40 hours/week or > 8 hours/day

National Holidays

  • New Year’s Day
  • Good Friday
  • Easter Monday (not a statutory holiday in all provinces)
  • Victoria Day
  • Canada Day
  • Civic Holiday (not a statutory holiday in all provinces)
  • Labour Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Remembrance Day (statutory in some provinces)
  • Christmas Day
  • Boxing Day (not a statutory holiday in all provinces)

Leave

Paid general holidays include 8 days – such as New Year’s Day and Canada Day – while vacation benefits consist of 2 weeks after 1 year of employment (equivalent to 4% of wages) and 3 weeks after 5 years (equivalent to 6% of wages).

Employment Contracts

No federal or provincial law mandates written employment contracts but they are highly recommended to address locally mandated issues.

Types of Employment

There are two types of employment: Employees and Independent Contractors.

Employment Costs

Mandatory Employer Costs

a) Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Contributions

  • Employers match the employee’s contribution.
  • 2024 Rate: 5.95% on earnings between $3,500 and $68,500 (YMPE).
  • Maximum Employer Contribution (2024): $3,867.50 per employee.

b) Employment Insurance (EI) Premiums

  • Employers pay 1.4 times the employee’s EI contribution.
  • 2024 Rate: 2.282% on insurable earnings up to $63,200.
  • Maximum Employer Contribution (2024): $1,442.08 per employee.

c) Workers’ Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) Premiums

  • Employers must register and pay WCB premiums.
  • Rates vary by industry (e.g., office work is lower than construction).
  • Average rates range from $0.30 to $4.00+ per $100 of assessable earnings.
  • Employers can estimate costs using WCB Manitoba’s rate guide.

d) Vacation Pay

  • Minimum 4% (2 weeks’ pay) for employees with less than 5 years of service.
  • Minimum 6% (3 weeks’ pay) for employees with 5+ years of service.
  • Must be paid out annually or accrued.

e) Manitoba Health and Post-Secondary Education Tax Levy (Payroll Tax)

  • Applies to businesses with annual payroll over $2 million.
  • Tax rates:
    • 0% if payroll is under $2 million.
    • 4.3% on payroll over $2 million and up to $4 million.
    • 2.15% on total payroll if over $4 million.

IC Class Factors

Independent Contractor (IC) classification factors include the following:  Degree of control of worker; Provision of own tools; Financial risk in own business; Responsibility for hired workers; Chance for profit; Degree of integration into the client’s work flow; Intent of the parties; Written contract

Labor Leasing

There is no specific legislation on labour leasing, but temporary staffing agencies must adhere to employment standards and safety regulations.

Minimum Wage Requirements

The minimum wage is $15.30.

Medical Benefits

Medical benefits are managed by each province.  There is no requirement for medical benefits, but employers must adhere to employment contract terms if provided.

Probationary Periods

The probationary period lasts for 30 days, during which no termination notice is required.

Termination Notice

The termination notice requirements are as follows: Employees with 30 days to 1 year of service require 1 week of notice. Those with 1 to 3 years of service require 2 weeks of notice, and employees with more than 3 years of service require 4 weeks of notice.

Severance

Employers are only required to pay employees for hours worked.

Employers can provide greater benefits such as paid sick leave or family leave but are not required to do so.

Pre-hire Checks

Pre-hire checks are permitted with consent and must be relevant to the job.

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