Saskatchewan Employment Standards Guide

Saskatchewan's employment standards are consolidated within The Saskatchewan Employment Act, which covers employment standards, occupational health and safety, and labour relations in a single statute. Saskatchewan is known for its strong agricultural and resource sectors.

Key legislation

  • The Saskatchewan Employment Act
  • The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018
  • Workers' Compensation Act, 2013
  • The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations

Employment standards at a glance

Minimum wage

$15.35/hour

Standard workweek

40 hours

Overtime threshold

8 hours/day or 40 hours/week

Public holidays

9 statutory holidays

Vacation minimum

3 weeks after 1 year, 4 weeks after 10 years

Notice of termination

2 weeks (13 weeks) to 8 weeks (10+ years)

Protected grounds

The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018 (SS 2018, c S-24.2)

  • Religion
  • Creed
  • Marital status
  • Family status
  • Sex
  • Sexual orientation
  • Disability
  • Age
  • Colour
  • Ancestry
  • Nationality
  • Place of origin
  • Race
  • Perceived race
  • Receipt of public assistance
  • Gender identity
  • Gender expression

Leave types

  • Maternity leave (19 weeks)
  • Parental leave (up to 59 weeks if the employee has taken maternity or adoption leave; up to 71 weeks otherwise; eligibility and timing rules apply)
  • Compassionate care leave (28 weeks)
  • Bereavement leave (5 days)
  • Sick leave (12 days)
  • Interpersonal violence leave (10 days, first 5 paid, plus up to 16 continuous unpaid weeks in a 52-week period; qualifying service and purpose rules apply)
  • Organ donation leave (26 weeks)
  • Critically ill child care leave (37 weeks)
  • Crime-related child death or disappearance leave (52-104 weeks)

Legislation and workplace agencies

  • The Saskatchewan Employment Act (SS 2013, c S-15.1)
  • The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018 (SS 2018, c S-24.2)
  • The Saskatchewan Employment Act – Part III (Occupational Health and Safety)
  • Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board (WCB Saskatchewan)

Key industries in Saskatchewan

  • Agriculture
  • Mining (Potash, Uranium)
  • Oil and Gas
  • Manufacturing
  • Technology