The Minimum Wage Regulations* were amended to establish age 16 as the general minimum age of employment in Saskatchewan.  An ‘absolute’ minimum age of 14 has also been established provided those 14 and 15 year old workers fulfil certain requirements.

All workers aged 14 and 15 must meet the minimum age requirements in order to be lawfully employed in Saskatchewan.    

Requirements Effective March 31, 2010:

To work in Saskatchewan, 14 and 15 year olds are required to complete Young Worker Readiness Certificate Course (YWRCC) and obtain a Certificate of Completion.   

14 and 15 year old workers must provide their employer:

• proof of age;
• written consent from a parent or guardian; and
• a copy of their YWRCC certificate of completion. 

Employers must keep the above documents on file. 

Additional Requirements:

14 and 15 year old workers must also:

• work no more than 16 hours during a school week; and
• work no later than 10:00 p.m. on any day prior to a school day or before school starts on any day.

Minimum Age of Employment Toolkit

Our Minimum Age of Employment Toolkit (below) provides information for young workers, employers and parents, as well as a parental consent form.

To find out more about Saskatchewan’s employment standards, please contact:

Labour Standards Branch
3rd Floor, 1870 Albert Street
Regina SK  S4P 4W1

Toll Free: 1.800.667.1783
Tel: 306.787.2438
Fax: 306.787.4780

District Offices