Our Ministry provides information below on prosecutions, convictions and acquittals under Saskatchewan's Labour Standards Act and Regulations for the current fiscal year (April 1, 2011 - April 30, 2012).
101008494 Saskatchewan Ltd. Operating as Venice House in North Battleford, Saskatchewan (News Release)
- Charged December 19, 2012, with 2 violations of The Labour Standards Act, for failing to provide records.
- On May 6, 2013 the Company pleaded guilty to both charges and were fined:
- Count #1-$200 plus $50.00 surcharge
- Count #2-$200 plus $50.00 surcharge
- Total Fine-$500.00
Carmen Hill, operating as Hill Framing and Renovations (News Release)
- Charged June 7, 2012 with 3 violations of The Labour Standards Act, for failing to pay final wages within 14 days after the day on which the termination of employment took effect. Failing to pay annual holiday pay within 14 days after the day on which the termination took effect. Failing to send employee their final wage payment on time by Registered mail.
- On April 9, 2013 the Company was found guilty to all three charges and were fined: Count 1 - $200 including surcharge. On Count 2 - $200 including surcharge and on Count 3-$200 including surcharge
- Total fine: $600.00
R & D Drywall Inc., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (News Release)
- R & D Drywall Inc. was charged on July 19, 2012 with 2 violations of The Labour Standards Act by failing to deliver payroll records and failing to keep proper payroll records.
- On February 28, 2013, R & D Drywall Inc. was found guilty in Saskatoon Provincial Court and fined $150.00 for each count in addition to a surcharge of $50.00 on each count.
- Total fine $400.00
- Related charges against the company’s Director were stayed.
101050094 Saskatchewan Ltd. o/a C G P Services, Regina, Saskatchewan (News Release)
- CGP Services, a construction contractor based in Regina, and the Corporate Director were charged in May 2012 with 2 violations of The Labour Standards Act by failing to pay employee final wages within 14 days after the day on which the termination of employment took effect.
- On February 5, 2013, CGP Services was found guilty in Regina Provincial Court to 2 counts. On the first count, CGP Services was fined $1,500.00 and a surcharge of $600.00, on the second count they were fined $1,000.00 and a surcharge of $400.00.
- Total fine $3,500
- Two related charges against the Corporate Director under The Labour Standards Act were stayed.
Derek Connors, Director, o/a Parkland Heatsavers Inc,Yorkton, Saskatchewan (News Release)
- Derek Connors, Company Director, operating an insulation business under the name Parkland Heatsavers Inc in Yorkton, Sask was charged in November 2011 with 3 violations of The Labour Standards Act by failing to pay employee final wages, including annual holiday pay within 14 days after the day on which the termination of employment took effect and failing to send employee final wage payment on time by Registered Mail.
- On March 12, 2012 Derek Connors pleaded guilty in Yorkton Provincial Court to 2 counts. Fined $300.00 and a surcharge of $45.00 on each count.
- Total fine: $690.00.
- One additional charge under The Labour Standards Act against Derek Connors o/a Parkland Heatsavers Inc was stayed.
Jason Radbourne, o/a JCR Renovating & Bobcat Service, Langenburg (News Release - December 14)
- Jason Radbourne operating a construction business under the name JCR Renovating & Bobcat Service in Langenburg, Sask was charged in September 2011 with 6 violations of The Labour Standards Act by failing to pay employee final wages, including annual holiday pay within 14 days after the day on which the termination of employment took effect and failing to send employee final wage payment on time by Registered Mail.
- On December 5, 2011, Jason Radbourne pleaded guilty in Yorkton Provincial Court to 2 counts. Fined $300.00 and a surcharge of $45.00 on each count.
- Total fine: $690.00.
- Additional charges under The Labour Standards Act against Jason Radbourne were stayed.
Mr. Steve Best O/A Queen City Pizza and Pub, Regina (News Release - September 27)
- Steve Best, a partner operating a restaurant under the name Queen City Pizza & Pub in Regina, Sask was charged in 2010 with 8 violations of The Labour Standards Act by failing to pay employee final wages within 14 days after the day on which the termination of employment took effect.
- On September 16, 2011, Steve Best pleaded guilty in Regina Provincial Court to 1 count. Fined $200.00 and a surcharge of $50.00.
- Total fine: $250.00.
- Additional charges under The Labour Standards Act against a Company Director remain before the Court.
Sunbird Enterprises, Saskatoon (News Release - August 19)
- On August 8, 2011 accused plead guilty to 12 charges including but not limited to: failure to pay wages; failure to keep and to deliver payroll records for inspection; and issuing an NSF cheque.
- Total fines: $5,400.
It’s A Blast, World of Play Inc, Regina (News Release July 27)
- Charged on June 23, 2011 for one count of failure to provide payroll records upon demand by a Labour Standards Officer.
- On July 22, 2011 the company pleaded guilty. Fined $250.00 and a surcharge of $60.00.
- Total fine: $310.00.
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