The Government of Saskatchewan introduced their economic aid
measures for residents in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Their
COVID-19 Provincial Response for individuals and businesses can be
found here.
Support for Individuals
Job Protected Leave
Amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act will ensure:
- Employees can access unpaid public health emergency leave;
- Removal of the requirement of 13 consecutive weeks of
employment with an employer prior to accessing sick leave; and
- Removal of the provision requiring a doctor's note or
certificate.
Self-Isolation Support Program
The Self-Isolation Support
Program is targeted at Saskatchewan workers forced to
self-isolate in order to curb the spread of COVID-19, and who are
not covered by recent federally announced employment insurance
programs and other supports. The program will provide $450 per
week, for a maximum of two weeks, or $900.
