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MAY 11, 1977 TERRACE BAY NEWS PAGE 5 NORTHERN AFFAIRS BY JIM TRISTRAM EMPLOYMENT FACTS FOR ONTARIO STUDENTS: Most Ontario students are now actively persuing employment for the summer months. increase the student's awareness of the var- ious regulations pertaining to'employment the Ontario Ministry of Labour has produced a com- prehensive pamphlet entitled "Employment Facts for Ontario Students". This publication which is free of charge is available at any office of the Ministry of Labour or Northern Affairs Office. ; The following are some excerpts from this pamphlet: =- MINIMUM WAGE - the Ontario minimum wage for students working in general industry is $2.15 an hour. This applies to students under 18 To who work 28 hours or less in a week or during school holidays. A student 18 years-or over must be paid the minimum rate of $2.65 per hour. If students work more than 28 hours a week during the school year they are entitled to the regular minimum wage of $2.65 hourly. This applies to all hours worked in a week and not just to those in excess of 28. Students in the construction industry must be paid at least $2.90 per hour. EQUAL PAY - The Employment Standards Act sti- pulates that men and women must receive equal pay for equal work. Differentials in wages are permitted if they are based on such factors as seniority, merit or quantity or quality of work. They may not be based solely on the sex of the worker. Other areas covered in this pamphlet are hours of work, overtime pay, statutory holi- days, vacation pay etc. For full information on this subject or any other government information contact the Nor- thern Affairs office located Lower Floor, Peninsula Building, Marathon. Phone 229-1153. =z USE FIRE CAREFULLY «~ Oune THE NORTH OF SUPERIOR DISTRICT R.C.S.S. BOARD ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION OF CHILDREN FOR: - KINDERGARTEN ENRICHMENT PROGRAM - JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM to be held at St. Martin School each legal school day effective SEPTEMBER, 1977 ELIGIBILITY: = All pupils who attend the regular Kindergarten Program = All pupils who will be four years of age by December 3|, 1977 {1977 12.31) -- Please register your children by telephoning st. Martin School Qffice - 825-3255 by Wednesday, May- 18, 1977 (Wednesday 1977 05 18) : Oc KIMBERLY-CLARK OF CANADA LIMITED TERRACE BAY, ONTARIO NAME SOMETHING MORE IMPORTANT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THAN | YOUR HEALTH AND SAFETY. CAT GOT YOUR TONGUE? JOIN THE K.C. SAFETY DRIVE