The Saskatchewan Employment Act underwent significant amendments on May 17, 2023, with the purpose of enhancing occupational health and safety in workplaces across the province. These changes, which have now …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Retired Maple Leaf Food worker’s case against union that cited issue with ‘entire employment history’ dismissed by board
Throwing spaghetti against a wall, walking away and hoping something sticks isn’t a great strategy when it comes to workplace litigation. That’s essentially what a unionized worker at Maple Leaf …
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By Government of Saskatchewan The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Watson to the Provincial Court in Saskatoon. “I am honoured to welcome Judge Watson …
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By Government of Saskatchewan Today, 14 Saskatchewan lawyers were distinguished with the King’s Counsel (K.C.) designation at Government House in Regina. “These are the first King’s Counsel designations in the …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Saskatchewan construction company fined for failing to pay wages
By Labour Relations and Workplace Safety | Saskatchewan On March 16, 2023, in Saskatoon Provincial Court, Grandview Homes Ltd., a construction company operating in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan pleaded guilty to violating …
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Michael J. Morris has been appointed as the chairperson of the Labour Relations Board. He replaces Susan Amrud who served as the chairperson since March 7, 2018. “Michael Morris’ experience …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Saskatchewan union that ‘did nothing’ to help fired worker ordered to pay nearly $300,000 in damages
A public sector union in Saskatchewan has been ordered to pay nearly $300,000 in damages to a fired worker it failed to represent properly. That includes more than $200,000 in …
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Workplace News
Responses to a workplace sexual harassment awareness ad campaign in Saskatchewan continues to fuel the problem, says program co-ordinator
By Bailey Sutherland | Prince Albert Daily Herald An advertising campaign for The Shift Project, which offers four hours of free legal advice or information to anyone who has experienced sexual harassment at a …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Provincial indexation, tax credits help with affordability: Saskatchewan government
The Saskatchewan Affordability Tax Credit (SATC) payment and indexation are among the government initiatives helping make life more affordable for Saskatchewan people. Indexation of the provincial Personal Income Tax (PIT) …
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Fourteen Saskatchewan lawyers are being recognized for their contributions to the legal profession and public service with a King’s Counsel (K.C.) designation. “This is the first time in almost 70 years …