Fact Sheet
Heavy Construction and Wage Schedule
Heavy Construction Wage Schedule
What types of heavy construction sector activities are covered by these standards?Activities that fall under heavy construction include:
What is the minimum wage in the heavy construction sector?The minimum wage depends on employees’ job classifications. The classifications and wage rates can be found on the Heavy Construction Wage Schedule. Are the minimum wages for heavy construction the same for all projects across Manitoba?Yes. There are 10 job classifications in the heavy sector and each has its own minimum wage. These minimum wages apply to all heavy construction projects in Manitoba. When must employees in the construction industry be paid?Employees who work in the construction industry must be paid within 5 days after the end of the pay period. If employment has ended, the employee must be paid all wages owed within 10 working days after the date of termination or within 5 working days after the end of the pay period, whichever is less. What are the hours of work and overtime rules for employees in the heavy construction sector?The standard hours of work in the heavy sector are:
All hours worked above the standard hours must be paid at the overtime rate of 1 ½ times the regular wage. How is the termination of employment handled in the construction industry?Employees and employers in all sectors of construction can terminate employment at any time without notice. No notice is required by either party regardless of the number of years they have worked together. How are general holidays paid in the construction industry?Unlike employees in other industries, construction employees earn 4% general holiday wages in every pay period on all regular earnings, including vacation wages but not overtime wages. Employers can include the general holiday pay on every cheque or pay it all out at the end of the year.
Construction employees who work on a general holiday are entitled to the overtime wage rate (1 ½ times their regular wage rate) for all hours worked on the general holiday. These earnings are not included in the calculation for general holiday wages. What are the general holidays in Manitoba?There are nine general holidays throughout the year:
Most employees are paid general holiday pay for these days whether they work or not.
When are construction employees paid for general holidays?Construction employees must be paid all general holiday pay by the end of the year. Some employers add general holiday pay to every cheque or in smaller amounts throughout the year, while others pay it all at the end of the year. Employees who are not sure how they are being paid for general holidays should ask their employers. Do construction employees have to work on the general holiday to get general holiday pay?Construction employees earn general holiday pay at 4% of their gross regular wages. They receive this pay even if they never work on a general holiday. For example: if employees work from June 1 to June 30, a period where there is not a general holiday, they would still receive 4% of their regular earnings as general holiday pay. If an employee works on a general holiday, they must be paid 1 ½ times their regular wage for all hours worked on that day. Can employers pay vacation and general holiday wages together?Employers in the construction industry can pay employees for their vacations and general holidays once a year, on every cheque, or in smaller amounts throughout the year. For vacation pay, employees earn 2% of their total gross wages for each week of vacation. Employees with less than five years of service with the same employer are entitled to two weeks’ vacation and receive 4% of their regular wages for vacation pay. Employees with at least five years with the same employer get three weeks’ vacation and earn 6% as vacation pay.
For general holidays, the employee receives 4% general holiday pay.
If the construction employee completes five years with the same employer, the vacation allowance increases to 6% ($10,000 X 6%).
What rights and responsibilities are the same for employers and employees in construction as in other industries?Most parts of The Employment Standards Code, which establishes the rights and responsibilities of most employees in Manitoba, also applies to employers and employees in construction, including: See those fact sheets for more information.
For more information contact Employment Standards:Phone: 204-945-3352 or toll free in Canada 1-800-821-4307 Fax: 204-948-3046 Website: www.manitoba.ca/labour/standards This is a general overview and the information used is subject to change. For detailed information, please refer to current legislation including The Employment Standards Code, The Construction Industry Wages Act , The Worker Recruitment and Protection Act, or contact Employment Standards.
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Date Published: January 11, 2024 |
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