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Failure to Pay Wages in Time Resulted in Fines for Saskatchewan Companies

Released on May 5, 2016

Two Saskatchewan companies were fined for not paying employees properly under The Saskatchewan Employment Act.  AAA Security Group Ltd. of Regina pleaded guilty to one count of failing to pay wages within 14 days of termination in Regina Provincial Court on March 24, 2016.

The company was fined $1,400.  Two additional charges, one each against the director and the manager of the company, were stayed.

In an unrelated case, Saskatoon Private Investigations Inc. pleaded guilty to two counts of failing to pay overtime in Saskatoon Provincial Court on March 29, 2016.

The company was fined a total of $2,800.  Six additional charges against the company were stayed, and eight counts against the director were withdrawn.

The Employment Standards Division of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety supports fair and equitable workplace practices through public awareness and enforcement of The Saskatchewan Employment Act and regulations.  Whenever necessary, violators will be prosecuted.

To learn more about managing wages and pay in Saskatchewan, visit www.saskatchewan.ca/business/employment-standards/wages-and-pay.

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For more information, contact:

Jennifer Veri
Labour Relations and Workplace Safety
Regina
Phone: 306-787-1331
Email: jennifer.veri@gov.sk.ca

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