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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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace News
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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Workplace News
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 …
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ImmigrationWorkplace News
Saskatchewan launches new immigration legislation to enhance protections, support economic growth
The Government of Saskatchewan has unveiled new legislation aimed at enhancing the province’s immigration system. The new Immigration Services Act, announced April 8, seeks to provide better protections for newcomers …
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By Nicole Goldsworthy | SaskToday.ca The Town of Nipawin has signed a new contract with its workers. The new collective agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 777-01 includes a …
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Workplace News
Saskatchewan teachers announce province-wide strike on Wednesday and withdrawal of extracurricular for this weekend
By Michael Oleksyn | Prince Albert Daily Herald Saskatchewan teachers will hold another one-day province-wide strike on Wednesday, along with a two-day withdrawal of extracurricular activities on Thursday and Friday. …