Employers must pay their employees at least twice a month, within 10 working days after the end of each pay period and within 10 working days after the employee's termination. Employers who have been paying wages according to an established custom or a permit issued by the director may not have to follow these rules.

If an employer fails to pay wages on time, employees may file a complaint within six months. Employers must pay wages in Canadian currency, by cheque, bill of exchange, or direct deposit.

If an employee cannot be located, the employer must pay any wages owed to the director, who will either pay the employee or hold the money in trust for them.

If the money is not claimed within six years, it may be transferred to the Consolidated Fund.

Manitoba Employment Standards Code s.86-89