REGINA Saskatchewan’s minimum wage will rise to $11.81 on October 1, the provincial government announced Friday. The wage is rising 36 cents, up from the current rate of $11.45. The province said the minimum wage is calculated using an indexation formula that takes into account changes to the Consumer Price Index and Average Hourly Wage for Saskatchewan. The provincial government has a strong framework in place to ensure that we are supporting both businesses and workers as we move into recovery after the pandemic. As life returns to normal, sustainable and predictable increases to our minimum wage help ensure that everyone will be able to benefit from a strong and growing Saskatchewan in the future,” Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan said.
COVID-19 likely played a role in the drop in workplace injuries in 2020.
Author of the article: Heather Polischuk
Publishing date: Apr 27, 2021 • 2 hours ago • 4 minute read • Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan, left, was joined by Workers Compensation Board Chairperson Gord Dobrowolsky to announce a provincial fatalities and serious injuries strategy at the Legislative Building in Regina in December 2019. Photo by TROY FLEECE /Regina Leader-Post
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While COVID-19 has added to the toll of workplace injury, the pandemic has also likely played a role in reducing the injury rate overall, says a spokesman for the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB).
COVID-19 likely played a role in the drop in workplace injuries in 2020.
Author of the article: Heather Polischuk
Publishing date: Apr 27, 2021 • 5 hours ago • 4 minute read • Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan, left, was joined by Workers Compensation Board Chairperson Gord Dobrowolsky to announce a provincial fatalities and serious injuries strategy at the Legislative Building in Regina in December 2019. Photo by TROY FLEECE /Regina Leader-Post
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While COVID-19 has added to the toll of workplace injury, the pandemic has also likely played a role in reducing the injury rate overall, says a spokesman for the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB).
April 28 was first declared as the National Day of Mourning by the Canadian Labour Congress in 1984. The day is now annually observed across Canada as a way to pay tribute to individuals killed, injured or stricken with illness in the workplace. The death and injury of workers is a tragedy not just for the families of the deceased workers, but for all Saskatchewan residents, Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan said. The best way we can honour those who have lost their lives from workplace injuries or illness is to take responsibility for health and safety in the workplace to ensure that all workers go home safe at the end of the day.
The death and injury of workers is a tragedy not just for the families of the deceased workers, but for all Saskatchewan residents, Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan said. The best way we can honour those who have lost their lives from workplace injuries or illness is to take responsibility for health and safety in the workplace to ensure that all workers go home safe at the end of the day. We offer our condolences to those who have been impacted by the loss of a family member, colleague or friend, Saskatchewan Workers Compensation Board (WCB) Chairperson Gord Dobrowolsky said. This is a day for all of us to recommit ourselves to Mission: Zero and to preventing workplace fatalities, injuries, and illnesses.