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1The Labour Standards Actprotects workers by setting rules for minimum conditions of employment

ensures what we value as a society is reflected in our workplace rules

eliminates unfair competition

12The Labour Standards Act The Act applies to most Saskatchewan employers and employees, no matter the hours employees work. This includes casual, part-time, seasonal and full-time workers.

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Answer FalseOnly employees who work in a hotel, restaurant, educational institution, hospital or nursing home, and finish work between 12:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., must be provided free transportation home. March 10, 2014555Complaints and Enforcement3. Ask for early resolution.1. Call the Labour Standards Branch for information.2. Try to resolve with employer.4. Make a formal complaint.

56Complaints and Enforcement5. Complaint is investigated.6. Officer tries to collect money owed.7. Officer issues wage assessment.8. Employer or employee appeals.9. Final decision can be appealed.67Anonymous and Third Party Complaints Anyone (parent, teacher or member of the community) can fill a third party or anonymous complaint with the Labour Standards Branch.The person laying the complaint must complete a form and provide proof that this is a valid complaint (pay stubs, work schedule).

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March 10, 20149The law governing wages and working conditions in Saskatchewan is:The Occupational Health and Safety ActThe Human Rights Act

The Workers Compensation Act

The Labour Standards Act

Click on the correct box to select your answerMarch 10, 201410Answer

The Labour Standards Act

March 10, 201411How old must I be before I can work in Saskatchewan?15 years 314 years 116 years2All of the above4March 10, 201412Answer

All of the above You must be 16 years of age to work in Saskatchewan. However, 14 and 15 year olds can work if they have the permission of one of their parents or guardians and a Certificate of Completion fromthe Young Worker Readiness Certificate Course.

March 10, 201413Answer

None of the above

Minimum wage is $10.00 (December 1, 2012).

March 10, 201415Under labour standards, how many hours do I have to work in a day before I get overtime pay? 8 hours7 hours7 hours8 hoursMarch 10, 201416

8 hours

Under Labour Standards workers are paid overtime for any hours worked over eight hours in a day, or 40 hours in a week, or 32 hours in a week with a public holiday. There are some exceptions to this rule. AnswerMarch 10, 201417My friend works 12-hour shifts and doesnt get overtime pay. Is this legal? YesNoMarch 10, 201418AnswerYes

Employers can have a permit from the Labour Standards Branch which allows them to have their employees work more than eight hours in a day and not be paid overtime pay. March 10, 201419According to Labour Standards, how much do I get paid if I work overtime? 1.25 x hourly wage1.75 x hourly wage2.00 x hourly wage 1.50 x hourly wageMarch 10, 201420

1.5 x the hourly wageAnswerMarch 10, 201421If I work for eight hours, how many meal breaks do I get? 0213March 10, 201422What is the rule concerning work schedules?My work schedule must cover a 1-week period3 My employer can change my work schedule whenevers/he wants4My employerdoesnt have to give me a work schedule2My work schedule must cover a 2-weektime period1March 10, 201424 My work schedule must cover at least a 1-week time periodAnswerMarch 10, 201425When I showed up for my regular shift (2:00 - 10:30 p.m.) today, I was told there was no work for me today. Do I get paid, even though I didnt work?If my boss buys me lunch, we are even3 I must be paid for three hours 4I get nothing as I havent actually worked2I get minimum call-out pay1March 10, 201426

I get minimum call-out pay When workers report to work as scheduled, even when there is no work for them, they get minimum call-out pay. It is three times the current minimum wage, or their wage for the hours they worked, whichever is more.Students in grade twelve or lower do not get minimum call-out pay during the school term.Current minimum call-out pay is $30.00(December 1, 2012).AnswerMarch 10, 201427When I quit my job, I must give my employer advance notice of:0 weeks2 weeks3 weeks 1 weekMarch 10, 201428 0 weeks

Under The Labour Standards Act, employees do not have to give their employers notice that they are leaving their job. However, it is recommended that they do so.

AnswerMarch 10, 201429If an employer wants to lay me off after working for six months, I must get advance notice of:0 weeks2 weeks3 weeks 1 week March 10, 2014301 weekThe amount of notice of lay-off employees get depends upon how long they have worked for that employer.0-3 months: no notice is required3 months to 1 year: 1-week notice1-3 years: 2-weeks notice If an employee is let go for just cause, no notice is required.

AnswerMarch 10, 201431I have worked two months. My boss wants to lay me off immediately. Since he cant give me advance notice, he must give me pay in lieu of notice of: 0 weeks2 weeks3 weeks 1 week March 10, 2014320 weeksEmployees must have worked for the same employer for three continuous months (probationary period) before they get notice they are being laid off or to receive pay in lieu of the notice.

Pay in lieu of notice is the employees normal wages for the notice period.

AnswerMarch 10, 201433After working part-time for a year for the same employer, I am entitled to a vacation leave of:1 week3 weeks4 weeks2 weeksMarch 10, 201434Answer 3 weeks

All employees, no matter the number of hours they work (part-time, full-time, casual or seasonal), get three weeks of annual vacation leave after one year of employment.

March 10, 201435What is annual holiday pay?Money I get only if my boss likes me3Money I get for annual vacation leave whether or not I take it4Money I get if I dont take a holiday2Money I get only if I take a holiday1March 10, 201436 AnswerMoney I get for annual vacation leave whether or not I take it

Annual holiday (vacation) pay is paid at a rate of 3/52 of my total wage for a year if I have worked nine years or less for the same employer.March 10, 201437Who gets annual holiday pay?Everyone except casualemployees3All employees4Full-time & part-time workers only2Full-time workersonly1March 10, 201438 All employees

All employees, no matter the number of hours they work (full-time, part-time, temporary, casual and seasonal), get annual holiday pay. AnswerMarch 10, 201439Which of the following is a public or statutory holiday?Easter3Thanksgiving Day4Halloween (only if you have children)2Boxing Day1March 10, 201440

Thanksgiving Day

There are ten public holiday days in Saskatchewan: New Years Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Labour Day, Saskatchewan Day, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, and Christmas Day.AnswerMarch 10, 201441What is public holiday pay?Pay I get for a public holiday only if I work full-time3 Pay I get only if I work the day before the public holiday4Pay I get only if a holiday falls on a regular day of work for me2Pay I get whenever there is a public holiday1March 10, 201442 Pay I get whenever there is a public holiday

It is calculated by multiplying regular wages earned in the four weeks prior to the holiday by 1/20 (5%). AnswerMarch 10, 201443I have worked at the same place for a year and I need time off to have surgery. According to labour standards, my employer:Can deduct my wages fortime missed3Must give me two days unpaid sick leave every month4Cannot lay me off because Im sick or injured2Must give metime offwith pay

1March 10, 201444 Cannot lay me off because Im sick or injuredEmployers may not discharge (lay-off) or discipline employees who have worked for them for at least 13 continuous weeks if they are absent because of illness or injury. The amount of time the job is protected depends upon the seriousness of the illness or injury.AnswerMarch 10, 201445As a full-time gas jockey working in a service station with 12 employees, I am entitled to: No days off 3OneSunday offin a month4Two days offin every seven days2One day off in every seven days1March 10, 201446 Two days off in every seven daysRetail workers (gas jockey) who work 20 hours or more in a week in a business with 10 or more employeesget two days off in every seven days.Workers in other types of businesses get one day off in every seven days if they work 20 hours or more in a week. AnswerMarch 10, 201447My employer can take a cash shortage off my pay cheque if I fail to give a customer the correct change.TrueFalseMarch 10, 201448

FalseOnly deductions required by law (CPP, EI or income tax) can be taken off your wages. However, an employee might be held responsible for cash shortages if the employer takes the employee to court and wins.AnswerMarch 10, 201449According to Saskatchewans Labour Standards Act, I am entitled to a 15-minute coffee break every four hours.TrueFalseMarch 10, 201450

FalseSaskatchewans Labour Standards Act does not require that coffee breaks be given to employees. However, if your employer wishes to give you a coffee break, it is considered to be time worked and must be paid. AnswerMarch 10, 201451If I have to wear a uniform to do my job, my employer has to pay for it.Only if I work in a clothing store

1Only if I work in a hotel or restaurant2Only if I work in a service station3All of the above4March 10, 201452 Only if I work in a hotel or restaurant

If employers in a restaurant, hotel, educational institution, hospital or nursing home require their employees to wear a uniform, the employer must be responsible for providing, repairing and laundering the uniform free-of-cost to the employee. AnswerMarch 10, 201453Service station owners have to provide their workers who finish work after midnight with a ride home.FalseTrueMarch 10, 201454

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