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Les ministères, sociétés d’État et organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan mettent en œuvre des plans d’urgence (en anglais) visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.
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The Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety encourages healthy, safe, and productive workplaces by setting, promoting, and enforcing employment and occupational health and safety standards. We work with businesses, labour groups, workers and other stakeholders to foster a positive labour environment.
The Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety promotes and protects safe and healthy workplaces through education, legislation and enforcement. Learn more here about occupational health and safety regulations, asbestos, training and more.
Learn about employment standards in Saskatchewan including information on annual holidays, hours of work, overtime and more.
Injured Worker Appeal Services (IWAS) provides advice and help to injured workers with a Workers' Compensation Board claim including assistance on appeals.
Before entering the workforce, young people should have access to information about their rights and responsibilities in the workplace. The Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety along with WorkSafe Saskatchewan, have several programs targeted to young workers to increase awareness and understanding of what constitutes a safe, healthy, productive and respectful workplace.
The plan for 2024-25 reflects the government's goals of sustaining growth and opportunities for Saskatchewan people, meeting the challenges of growth, securing a better quality of life for all Saskatchewan people and delivering responsive and responsible government.
For previous ministry plans, please visit Prior Year Plans, Reports and Guiding Documents.
The Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety's 2023-24 Annual Report presents the ministry's activities and results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. It reports to the public and elected officials on public commitments made and other key accomplishments of the ministry.
Health and safety in Saskatchewan workplaces is governed by The Saskatchewan Employment Act and regulations and apply to employers, supervisors, workers, self-employed persons, contractors, suppliers and owners. Learn more about occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations; asbestos; complaints and appeals; enforcements, prosecutions and investigations; and more.
The Employment Standards Division provides services to Saskatchewan employers and employees in support of fair and equitable workplace practices. The division aims to enforce labour legislation and to ensure that employees and employers are aware of their rights and responsibilities under these laws. Find information about rights and responsibilities in the workplace; complaints, appeals, investigations and prosecutions; vacations, holidays and leaves; wages and pay; training and more.
Workplace conflict and mediation services are available to employees, employers and trade unions from the Labour Relations and Mediation Division to resolve grievances, problem solve and open lines of communication between parties involved.
Injured Worker Appeal Services (IWAS) provides free, independent services to injured workers and their survivors pertaining to decisions on their Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) claim(s).
Before entering the workforce, young people should have access to information about their rights and responsibilities in the workplace. The Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety along with WorkSafe Saskatchewan have several programs targeted to young workers to increase awareness and understanding of what constitutes a safe, healthy, productive and respectful workplace.
If you are 14 or 15 years old and want to work in Saskatchewan, you are required to take this course to help you to prepare for the world of work. Learn more about the course and how you can obtain your Certificate of Completion.
WorkSafe Saskatchewan is a partnership between our Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety and the Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) intended to promote positive safety cultures in Saskatchewan workplaces. The WorkSafe Saskatchewan website provides information designed to help workers and employers prevent injuries and illness in their workplace.
Minister's Office
| Phone | 306-787-6060 |
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| fin.minister@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | Room 312, 2405 Legislative Drive, Regina, SK, S4S 0B3 |
Deputy Minister's Office
| Phone | 306-798-5020 |
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| Fax | 306-798-5190 |
| drew.wilby2@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | 300 1870 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4P 4W1 |
Deputy Minister's Office
| Phone | 306-798-5020 |
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| Fax | 306-798-5190 |
| elissa.aitken@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | 300 1870 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4P 4W1 |
Employment Standards - Head Office
| Phone | 306-933-5087 |
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| Fax | 306-933-5444 |
| Glen.McRorie@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | Room 809, 122 3rd Avenue N, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2H6 |
Occupational Health and Safety
| Phone | 306-787-4481 |
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| Fax | 306-787-2208 |
| bryan.lloyd@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | 300 1870 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4P 4W1 |
Corporate Services
| Phone | 306-787-8409 |
|---|---|
| Fax | 306-798-5190 |
| Pat.Parenteau@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | 300 1870 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4P 4W1 |
Injured Worker Appeal Services
| Phone | 306-787-2459 |
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| Fax | 306-787-0249 |
| denise.klotz@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | 300 - 1870 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4P 4W1 |
Communications
| Phone | 306-787-2411 |
|---|---|
| gladys.wasylenchuk@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | 300 1870 Albert Street, Regina, SK, S4P 4W1 |
Labour Relations and Mediation
| Phone | 306-933-5880 |
|---|---|
| Fax | 306-933-5635 |
| kristin.anderson@gov.sk.ca | |
| Mailing Address | 8- 122 3rd Avenue N, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2H6 |
The following are the top downloaded publications for Labour Relations and Workplace Safety:
An overview of Saskatchewan's employment standards legislation under The Saskatchewan Employment Act for employers and employees.
An overview of Saskatchewan's occupational health and safety legislation under The Saskatchewan Employment Act for employers and employees.
You can find all publications for this ministry in the Publications Centre.
The following Acts and regulations are administered by the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety and are available in PDF format. The links below are provided with the consent of Office of the King's Printer pursuant to Government of Saskatchewan copyright policies. Printed copies of the legislation are also available through the Publications Centre. To order or subscribe, please visit the Publications Centre.
Legislation for which the Minister of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety is responsible (According to OC 285/2012 and Schedules R and U of OC 286/2012)
The Human Resources, Labour and Employment Act
The Saskatchewan Employment Act
The Victims of Workplace Injuries Day of Mourning Act
The Remembrance Observance Act
The Assignment of Wages Regulations
The Conditions of Employment Regulations
The Employment Standards Regulations
The Health Labour Relations Reorganization (Commissioner) Regulations
The Health Labour Relations Reorganization Regulations
The Labour Relations (Supervisory Employees) Regulations
The Mines Regulations, 2018
Ministerial Regulations under Section 42 of the Trade Union Act, 1972
The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020
The Radiation Health and Safety Regulations, 2005
The Saskatchewan Employment (Labour Relations Board) Regulations
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