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Saskatchewan Minimum Wage Increases

September 25 2009 - The Saskatchewan Minimum Wage Board is currently reviewing the province's minimum wage and is inviting views from members of the public. The board is mandated to review Saskatchewan's minimum wage every two years under Section 15 of The Labour Standards Act.

Saskatchewan's minimum wage increased from $8.60 per hour to $9.25 per hour on May 1, 2009. The increase was the third of three stages that raised the minimum wage from $7.95 to $9.25 between January 2008 and May 2009. The minimum call-out pay, which is three times the level of the minimum wage, also increased to $27.75.

It has been estimated there are approximately 12,000 minimum wage earners in the province.

According to the media release, public involvement is important, and the board invites the public to submit their opinions, concerns and experience with the minimum wage by October 30, 2009.

To provide feedback, email labourlegislationaeel@gov.sk.ca or write to:

Saskatchewan Minimum Wage Board
400-1870 Albert Street
Regina, SK S4P 4W1

FMore information on the minimum wage is available by calling toll-free at 1-800-667-1783 or visiting www.aeel.gov.sk.ca/ls .