N.S. minimum wage rises to $16.75
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s minimum wage increased to $16.75 per hour on April 1. A second increase will bring the minimum wage to $17 per hour on October 1, 2026. The…
New skills program to help veterans build construction careers
NOVA SCOTIA: The province is helping Canadian Armed Forces veterans, reservists and their family members transition to construction careers. The assistance is through the new Skills Bridge initiative that will…
Province announces minimum wage to increase twice in 2026; reaching $17 in October
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia’s minimum wage will increase twice next year, reaching $17 an hour in October, following the unanimous recommendation of the Minimum Wage Review Committee. The committee, made up…
Province reduces fees, eliminates renewals for Skilled Trades
HALIFAX: Nova Scotia is making it easier and more affordable to work in the skilled trades by removing red tape and reducing costs for thousands of trades professionals. Effective immediately,…
N.S. increases minimum wage to $16.50
HALIFAX: Starting October 1, Nova Scotia’s minimum wage increases to $16.50 per hour from $15.70. This is the second increase this year, bringing the total increase for 2025 to $1.30.…
New workplace harassment regulations begin Sept. 1
HALIFAX: All workplaces in Nova Scotia will soon have a policy to prevent and respond to physical and psychological harassment. The new Harassment in the Workplace Regulations underthe Stronger Workplaces…
New law aims to reduce impact to workers, employers after workplace injury
HALIFAX: Starting July 15, new legislation is in effect that requires workers injured on the job and their employers to work together for a timely and safe return to work.…
Tiny Home program grads ready to tackle N.S. housing shortage
From a release WOLFVILLE: A group of graduates is ready to help tackle Nova Scotia’s housing shortage after completing the Tiny Home Construction Fundamentals Program. The 10-week program, led by…
N.S. announces expanded paid domestic violence leave
HALIFAX: Nova Scotians experiencing domestic violence have access to more paid leave starting April 1. The province has increased paid domestic violence leave from three to five days, giving employees…
Nova Scotia to introduce largest minimum wage increase ever, province says
From a release LOWER SACKVILLE: The province will implement the largest minimum wage increase in the provinces history, one that will benefit Nova Scotians, says the provincial Minister of Labour,…