On December 4, 2024, the Government of Saskatchewan tabled Bill
No. 5, proposing amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment
Act, SS 2013, c S-15.1 (the "Act"),
following consultations that the government conducted last
year.
These proposed amendments may require employers to change or
adjust their practices. The labour and employment lawyers at
McDougall Gauley LLP will follow the progress of Bill No. 5
closely.
Some of the key changes proposed in Bill No. 5 include the
following:
Amendments to rules respecting pay deductions
The proposed amendments will permit employers to deduct wages
for: (1) wage advances; (2) costs associated with voluntary
training; and (3) housing or moving allowances provided with
employee consent. Presently, the Act does not explicitly permit
these types of deductions.
