The Government of Saskatchewan has announced the appointment of three new judges to the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan. These appointments, effective immediately, fill vacancies in Estevan, Regina, and Swift Current. …
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Saskatchewan Court of Appeal upholds dismissal of employee’s retirement compensation claim against Kelturn Drywall
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has dismissed a worker’s appeal against his former employer, Kelturn Drywall Ltd., affirming the lower court’s decision that the company was not obligated to make …
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Saskatoon basketball director nets 19 months’ pay, court blocks independent contractor claim
The former executive-director of the Saskatoon Minor Basketball Association (SMBA) has been awarded 19 months’ salary in compensation for termination after a court concluded she was an employee — and …
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The Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) have reached a tentative agreement, pending a ratification vote by union members in the coming weeks. This …
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City of Prince Albert fined $95,000 after worker seriously injured in fall
The City of Prince Albert in Saskatchewan has been fined $95,000 after one of its workers was seriously injured in a fall. The incident happened on Sept. 22, 2022, when …
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Kyle McCreary has been appointed as the chairperson of the Labour Relations Board. He replaces Justice Michael J. Morris who was recently appointed to the Court of King’s Bench in …
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SaskPower urges farmers to be careful when working near power lines during seeding season
With the spring seeding season in full swing, SaskPower is urging Saskatchewan farmers to prioritize safety when working near power lines. During the key agricultural periods of seeding and harvest, …
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Richelieu Hardware Canada Ltd. has been fined $260,000 after pleading guilty to a safety violation linked to a workplace accident that seriously injured a worker, according to an announcement in …
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Effective May 17, 2024, significant amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act will mandate all provincially regulated workplaces in Saskatchewan to implement dedicated violence policies and prevention plans. This legislative enhancement …
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Maintenance manager evicted from free apartment after being fired, Saskatchewan tenacies office says it has no jurisdiction over pay
A landlord in Estevan, Sask., has successfully evicted a maintenance manager it fired from one of its rental units. The worker didn’t pay rent on the unit as it was …