As of September 1, 2011 the minimum wage in Saskatchewan is $9.50 and minimum call-out pay is $28.50.

Most employees covered by The Labour Standards Act must be paid at least the minimum wage for each hour worked for the employer, or spent at the disposal of the employer.

Minimum Call-out Pay

Most employees get a minimum payment ("minimum call-out" pay) every time their employer requires them to report for work (other than for overtime). Minimum call-out pay is three times the value of the current minimum wage (see pay schedule chart below).

Employees get minimum call-out pay even if there is no work for them. If an employee does work, he or she must receive either minimum call-out pay, or the employee’s regular wages for the time worked, whichever is greater.

Minimum call-out pay rules do not apply to:

1. students in Grade 12 or lower during the school term;
2. janitors, caretakers, and building cleaners;
3. school bus drivers; and
4. noon hour supervisors employed by a school board.

If these employees work, they are only paid for the time worked.