Miller Thomson LLP (“Miller Thomson”) is a national business law firm with approximately 525 lawyers working from 10 offices across Canada. The firm offers a complete range of business law and advocacy services. Miller Thomson works regularly with in-house legal departments and external counsel worldwide to facilitate cross-border and multinational transactions and business needs. Miller Thomson offices are located in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, London, Waterloo Region, Toronto, Vaughan and Montréal.
The Saskatchewan Government has introduced legislation, Bill 603, which
would amend The Saskatchewan Employment Act to provide for
paid sick leave. If the legislation passes, employees would be
entitled to paid sick leave of up to:
10 days in a 52 week period; or
14 days in a 52 week period when a state of emergency related
to a communicable disease has been declared pursuant to subsection
17(1) of TheEmergency Planning Act.
Currently, Bill 603 has only received First Reading. We will
monitor the progression of this legislation and provides updates as
they occur.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.