The Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board has dismissed two complaints filed by an employee of the City of Regina against his union, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 21. …
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The Government of Saskatchewan has announced new regulations to raise the monetary limit for claims in the Provincial (Small Claims) Court. The limit will increase from $30,000 to $50,000, effective …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Labour, pride groups call out City of Saskatoon after union leader fired – allegedly for championing gender-neutral language
Labour and advocacy groups are rallying around Jackie Morley, a former City of Saskatoon employee and union leader, who was fired from her job. Morley, an advocate for the 2SLGBTQIA+ …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
‘Inordinate delay’: Board dismisses grievance against Moose Jaw Firefighters Association filed in 2007
A long-standing duty of fair representation grievance filed by a former employee of the City of Moose Jaw’s Fire Service has been dismissed by the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board after …
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Effective October 1, 2023, Saskatchewan will raise its minimum wage to $14 an hour, the province announced earlier this year. The move is part of a broader two-year plan to …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Saskatchewan looking for feedback on changes to its employment standards legislation
The Saskatchewan Government is actively seeking opinions from the public regarding changes to its employment standards, in light of evolving work arrangements influenced by global events and technological advancements. “Recent …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
The battle over $36: Labour board refuses to issue declaration against employer over late payment of award
The Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board has refused to issue a declaration against an employer that was late in paying a $500 award to one of its employees who then sought …
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Legal News
Western Canadian law societies collaborate on competency profile to elevate legal practice standards
The Law Societies of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan have joined hands in a collaborative effort to develop the Western Canada Competency Profile (WCCP). This ambitious initiative aims to …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
City of North Battleford ordered to disclose documents to former fire chief in wrongful dismissal case
The King’s Bench for Saskatchewan has ordered the City of North Battleford to provide further disclosure of documents in a wrongful termination lawsuit involving its former fire chief. The former …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Saskatchewan cleaners fined $6,000 for failing to pay wages within 14 days of end of employment
On May 11, 2023, in Saskatoon Provincial Court, College Park Garment Care Ltd., operating as Custom Cleaners College Park, pleaded guilty to six counts under the Saskatchewan Employment Act. College Park …