New Year, New Rules: Upcoming Changes to The Saskatchewan Employment Act. Are You Ready?

On January 1, 2026, new amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act will come in to force that affect employer obligations and employee rights. This webinar will review key changes, explain their implications and provide guidance on how to adapt workplace policies and practices.

The webinar will focus on the following topics and changes: 

Employer rights to seek medical notes 

• • • Understand the new limitations on an employer’s right to seek medical information 
    • What type of medical information employers may request 
    • Tips for addressing employees who refuse to co-operate 

Overtime and modified work arrangements 

• • • Understanding overtime laws in Saskatchewan, including overtime exceptions 
    • Common overtime mistakes made by employers 
    • Strategic ways of managing overtime costs 

Leaves of absence 

• • • Understanding job-protected leaves 
    • Reviewing upcoming changes to employee leaves, including sick leave, bereavement leave, maternity leave and interpersonal violence leave 

Group terminations 

• • • Reviewing the changing threshold for group terminations 
    • Understanding legal obligations for group terminations 
    • Potential exceptions to group termination requirements  

Speakers

• Amy Gibson
• Shane Buchanan
• Graham Black (Moderator)

Event details

• Monday, December 15, 2025 | 12–1 p.m.
• Registration fee: $75
• Registration closes December 10, 2025
• Cancel before December 10, 2025, for a full refund. Contact Angela Leflar to inquire about a refund.
• Space is limited. Only employers or their representatives are eligible to attend.
• We reserve the right to decline registrants. Late registrations will be accepted as space permits.