Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are implementing contingency plans to minimize the impacts of postal service disruption.

Les ministères, sociétés d’État et organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan mettent en œuvre des plans d’urgence visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.

Google Translate Disclaimer

A number of pages on the Government of Saskatchewan's website have been professionally translated in French. These translations are identified by a yellow box in the right or left rail that resembles the link below. The home page for French-language content on this site can be found at:

Renseignements en Français

Where an official translation is not available, Google™ Translate can be used. Google™ Translate is a free online language translation service that can translate text and web pages into different languages. Translations are made available to increase access to Government of Saskatchewan content for populations whose first language is not English.

Software-based translations do not approach the fluency of a native speaker or possess the skill of a professional translator. The translation should not be considered exact, and may include incorrect or offensive language. The Government of Saskatchewan does not warrant the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information translated by this system. Some files or items cannot be translated, including graphs, photos and other file formats such as portable document formats (PDFs).

Any person or entities that rely on information obtained from the system does so at his or her own risk. Government of Saskatchewan is not responsible for any damage or issues that may possibly result from using translated website content. If you have any questions about Google™ Translate, please visit: Google™ Translate FAQs.

Duties of Contractors

When an individual hires an outside company or self-employed person on contract and directs their activities, that individual is a "contractor." An individual may also be considered a contractor in circumstances where they do not give direction beyond the product to be provided. In this situation, this individual will need to ensure that those who they hire will work in compliance with The Saskatchewan Employment Act and regulations.

Under The Saskatchewan Employment Act, contractors must:

  • set up a system of shared responsibilities and determine who is responsible for what in relation to the health and safety of all workers in the workplace;
  • control any health and safety hazards – over which the contractor has complete and direct control – that could affect a "subcontractor" (remember the subcontractor is responsible for controlling and eliminating hazards within the subcontractor's direct and complete control);
  • co-operate with subcontractors to control and eliminate health and safety hazards that are not within the direct and complete control of the contractor;
  • coordinate the health and safety programs of two or more subcontractors working at the place of employment;
  • provide subcontractors and their occupational health committees with any relevant information available to the contractor that could affect health and safety in the workplace;
  • make sure subcontractors understand who is responsible for health and safety activities that affect them; and
  • monitor subcontractors to ensure they comply with occupational health and safety requirements and taking action to correct any non-compliance at the place of employment.

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