After feedback from employers, unions and individuals, the provincial government has introduced amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act to create flexibility for employers while still supporting employees. A government news release says the amendments, if passed, include prohibiting employers from withholding tips, limiting when employers can request sick notes and extending leave provisions related to sick leave, maternity leave, interpersonal violence leave and bereavement leave.

Other amendments included in this legislation:
– Allowing employers to use a calendar day rather than 24 consecutive hours for the purposes of work schedules and overtime provisions
– Increasing the threshold when employers are required to notify employees, the minister and the union of a group termination from 10 employees to 25 employees
– Providing the director of employment standards with the authority to order reinstatement or compensation for lost wages in cases of discriminatory action by an employer