Employment standards amendments pass

- Labour Relations and Workplace Safety

May 13, 2025

"Our labour legislation supports a growing economy and protects the rights of employees," Deputy Premier and Minister of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Jim Reiter said. "We are committed to delivering a fair and balanced working environment through modern legislation to attract investment and ensure Saskatchewan continues to be a great place to work."

The amendments will come into force later this fiscal year and include items such as:

* Allowing employers and employees to use a calendar day rather than 24 consecutive hours for the purposes of work schedules and overtime provisions;

* Prohibiting employers from withholding tips from their employees;

* Increasing the threshold when employers are required to notify employees, the minister and the union of a group termination from 10 employees to 25 employees;

* Limiting when employers can request sick notes;

* Providing the director of employment standards with the authority to order reinstatement and compensation for lost wages in cases of discriminatory action by an employer; and

* Extending various leave provisions.