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Putilc Library Terrace Bay, Ont. i I mE vol, . IS No. II MARCH I7, I976 20¢ PER COPY NEW MINIMUM WAGE RATES IN ONTARIO On March I5, the new minimum wage rates in Ontario were introduced. The general hour -ly rate currently at $2.40 per hour has in- creased to $2.65. The Ontario Employment Standards Act ap- plies to employees and employers in the Pro- vince of Ontario. It does not apply to per- sons employed in industries under the juris- diction of the federal govt. such as post office, railways, banks, grain elevators, shipping companies, radio & television stat- ions, or policemen employed by a municipality. An employee shall not be required to work more than eight hours per day or forty-eight hours per week, however, a workday up to twelve hours could be approved by the direc- tor where the employer and employees jointly agree. Any employer wishing employees to work more than eight hours per day or forty- eight hours per week must apply to the Dir- ector of the Employment Standards Branch of the Ministry of Labour for a permit. Although an employer has a permit allowing extra hours an employee cannot be required to work over eight hours in. a day or forty-eight hours in a week without the consent of the employee, his agent, except in the case of an emergency. A permit allowing extra hours does not re- lieve the employer from. the requirement to pay as required by the Act. Overtime pay is required to be paid to an employee who works after forty-four hours in a week. If you have any questions on this topic or other government programs call or write North- ern Affairs, Lower Floor Peninsula Bldg. , Marathon, phone 229-II53. ship Council was held Wednesday, March IOth, I976 with Reeve R. Bray and all Councillors present. The minutes of the previous regular meet- ing were approved. Correspondence included: From the Ministry of Housing re change in draft plan of new subdivision. From the Recreation Committee re purchase of two vending machines - permis- sion granted. From the Curling Club - a let- ter questioning the parking lot restrictions at the Curling Club which Council will ans- wer accordingly. From Ontario Hydro re price guidelines. A letter of appreciation was received from the Guides and Brownies re police talks. The Public School wrote re crossing guard for the pump house road. The Police Depart- ment will be requested to do a survey on this matter. The Police Chief's report for February and the Building Inspectors report were read. Thank you notes were received from Mr. Mrs. G. Waverick and the Brassard Family. Under new business accounts passed for pay- ment were: Township $I97,50I.42; Hydro $34, 037.63; Library $940.7I and Recreation $2I, 549.31. A motion was _passed to prepare a by-law re sub-division agreement with Kimberly-Clark. A by-law to establish Community Recreation Centres was passed. y A discussion was held on the condition of the Recreation Centre roof. A temporary repair will be done. Councillor Brassard reported the emission tests on the tractor at the Recreation Centre proved acceptable. and