Sources & review dates
Handbooks, laws and agreements, with the dates they were checked.
The original documents behind the guidance. Each source has a check date and a description of what it is. Specific passages and PDF pages are linked alongside the situations they support.
Saskatchewan law & guidance
26 sources
Minimum wage & reporting for duty pay
Government of Saskatchewan · Saskatchewan law & guidance
Minimum wage and minimum payment for reporting to work. Reporting-for-duty pay is not included in the calculator.
Last checked 2026-11-10 · Opens in a new tabMinimum-wage increases: 2022–2024
Government of Saskatchewan · Saskatchewan law & guidance
Dated announcement: $13 from October 2022; $14 from October 2023; $15 from October 2024.
Last checked 2026-11-10 · Opens in a new tabMinimum-wage increase: October 2025
Government of Saskatchewan · Saskatchewan law & guidance
Dated announcement: $15.35 from October 1, 2025.
Last checked 2026-11-10 · Opens in a new tabMinimum-wage increase: October 2026
Government of Saskatchewan · Saskatchewan law & guidance
Dated announcement: $15.70 from October 1, 2026.
Last checked 2026-11-10 · Opens in a new tabGeneral overtime information
Government of Saskatchewan · Saskatchewan law & guidance
Overtime coverage and exceptions, including employees paid a flat rate.
Last checked 2026-11-11 · Opens in a new tabOvertime in a day versus a week
Government of Saskatchewan · Saskatchewan law & guidance
Defines daily and weekly overtime and gives worked examples.
Last checked 2026-11-10 · Opens in a new tabCalculating overtime for employees paid by the day
Government of Saskatchewan · Saskatchewan law & guidance
How to work out an overtime rate when paid by the day. Use non-overtime wages and hours, not an all-in payment divided by total hours.
Last checked 2026-11-10 · Opens in a new tabWork schedules, meal breaks & rest
Government of Saskatchewan · Saskatchewan law & guidance
Rules for schedules, meals and rest, including exceptions.
Last checked 2026-11-11 · Opens in a new tabModified work arrangements
Government of Saskatchewan · Saskatchewan law & guidance
Different overtime arrangements need a separate calculation; this calculator does not cover them.
Last checked 2026-11-10 · Opens in a new tabSaskatchewan public holidays
Government of Saskatchewan · Saskatchewan law & guidance
Public holidays, holiday pay and substituted days. Holiday pay needs a separate calculation.
Last checked 2026-11-10 · Opens in a new tabWho is and is not covered
Government of Saskatchewan · Saskatchewan law & guidance
Employment status depends on the relationship, not just whether a person sends an invoice.
Last checked 2026-11-11 · Opens in a new tabFile an employment standards complaint
Government of Saskatchewan · Saskatchewan law & guidance
Official process, evidence requirements and limitation periods. This website does not submit complaints.
Last checked 2026-11-10 · Opens in a new tabWorkplace safety information
Government of Saskatchewan · Saskatchewan law & guidance
The Saskatchewan starting point for occupational health and safety.
Last checked 2026-11-10 · Opens in a new tabApproved standards & practices
Government of Saskatchewan · Saskatchewan law & guidance
Check the original legislation and applicable standards; this list is guidance.
Last checked 2026-11-10 · Opens in a new tabKnow your rights at work
WorkSafe Saskatchewan · Saskatchewan law & guidance
Worker rights and referral to the provincial OHS Branch.
Last checked 2026-11-10 · Opens in a new tabGovernment contact directory
Government of Saskatchewan · Saskatchewan law & guidance
Official Employment Standards and OHS telephone contacts.
Last checked 2026-11-10 · Opens in a new tabWhat to do after a work injury
Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board · Saskatchewan law & guidance
Medical attention, employer notification and the worker injury-reporting process.
Last checked 2026-11-10 · Opens in a new tabDuties and rights of workers
Government of Saskatchewan · Saskatchewan law & guidance
The Right to Refuse section explains the process under section 3-31 of The Saskatchewan Employment Act.
Last checked 2026-11-11 · Opens in a new tabBullying and harassment in the workplace
Government of Saskatchewan · Saskatchewan law & guidance
Definitions, employer responsibilities and reporting options. A disagreement is not automatically harassment.
Last checked 2026-11-11 · Opens in a new tabDiscriminatory action after a safety concern
Government of Saskatchewan · Saskatchewan law & guidance
Official guidance on section 3-35 and the Harassment and Discriminatory Action Prevention Unit.
Last checked 2026-11-11 · Opens in a new tabDriver condition: fatigue
SGI · Saskatchewan law & guidance
Driver safety guidance, not a film-crew overtime agreement.
Last checked 2026-11-11 · Opens in a new tabPowered mobile equipment: training and requirements
Government of Saskatchewan · Saskatchewan law & guidance
Forklifts and aerial lift platforms are powered mobile equipment. Saskatchewan requires training before use, evaluation by a competent person and documented records; employers are responsible for workplace training.
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Opens in a new tabPart 11: powered mobile equipment standards
Government of Saskatchewan · Saskatchewan law & guidance
Provincial approved-standards list for lift trucks, mobile elevating work platforms and related equipment. Check the applicable regulation and current standards.
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Opens in a new tabForklifts and safe operations
Government of Saskatchewan · Saskatchewan law & guidance
Provincial overview of forklift standards, employer training and competent supervision. The page is written for construction and industrial work.
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Opens in a new tabPowered mobile equipment: prevention tips
WorkSafe Saskatchewan · Saskatchewan law & guidance
Worker-facing tips for forklifts, pallet jacks, aerial lift platforms and other powered mobile equipment. Use with Saskatchewan requirements and workplace-specific training.
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Opens in a new tabSafe operation of forklifts
WorkSafe Saskatchewan · Saskatchewan law & guidance
Workplace guidance on forklift hazards, employer responsibilities and safe-operation planning. This publication is not a substitute for practical operator training.
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Opens in a new tabCollective agreement
3 sources
ACTRA Independent Production Agreement, 2025–2027
ACTRA / CMPA / AQPM · Collective agreement
26 January 2025–31 December 2027. Applies to covered productions and performers; B.C. uses a separate agreement. Not every Saskatchewan production is covered.
Last checked 2026-11-11 · Opens in a new tabB.C. Council of Film Unions Master Agreement, 2025–2028
BCCFU / negotiating producers · Collective agreement
1 April 2025–31 March 2028. The examples identify the relevant article and bargaining unit; other classifications and special provisions can differ.
Last checked 2026-11-11 · Opens in a new tabNABET 700-M / CMPA Collective Agreement, 2025–2027
NABET 700-M UNIFOR / CMPA · Collective agreement
Ontario technicians on covered productions. This is one Toronto-area agreement, not a rule for every crew or production.
Last checked 2026-11-11 · Opens in a new tabIndustry guidance
4 sources
Motion picture safety bulletins
Actsafe Safety Association · Industry guidance
B.C. film-specific bulletins for stunts, firearms, vehicles, lifts, electrical work, weather and other set hazards. Actsafe identifies these as recommended guidance, not Saskatchewan legislation.
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Opens in a new tabElectrical safety resources
Actsafe Safety Association · Industry guidance
Includes lighting, generators and ground-fault circuit interrupter resources.
Last checked 2026-11-10 · Opens in a new tabProduction safety primer
Actsafe Safety Association · Industry guidance
Broad production reference. Read alongside Saskatchewan requirements.
Last checked 2026-11-10 · Opens in a new tabWorking background: timecards and conditions
ACTRA Toronto · Industry guidance
Practical guidance for IPA background work. Its Toronto contacts and contract rules are not Saskatchewan employment law.
Last checked 2026-11-11 · Opens in a new tabTraining provider
16 sources
WorkSafe Saskatchewan training directory
WorkSafe Saskatchewan · Training provider
Lists free and partner-provided courses. Topics include hazard identification, WHMIS, young workers, supervision and psychological health; audience, format and certificate status vary by course.
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Opens in a new tabHazard identification, assessment and control course
WorkSafe Saskatchewan / Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety · Training provider
Free, three-hour e-learning course with a certificate offered. The provider recommends it for managers, supervisors, safety committee members, and maintenance and facilities staff. It is not equipment-operator training.
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Opens in a new tabWorkplace safety training directory
Saskatchewan Safety Council · Training provider
Saskatchewan provider directory covering forklift, powered mobile equipment, aerial work platforms, fall protection, WHMIS and other courses. Confirm current dates, cost, practical evaluation and fit for the equipment and job.
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Opens in a new tabCourses and workshops
Actsafe Safety Association · Training provider
Courses are intended for B.C. arts and entertainment workers. The catalogue includes film safety, supervisor, forklift, telehandler, aerial and scissor-lift, fall-protection and other training; fees and dates vary.
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Opens in a new tabMotion Picture Safety Awareness
Actsafe Safety Association · Training provider
Free, self-paced online course, about five hours, with a completion certificate. Eligibility is for people working or seeking a career in B.C. arts and entertainment. It is not Saskatchewan-specific and does not replace WHMIS or task-specific operator training.
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Opens in a new tabMotion Picture Safety for Supervisors
Actsafe Safety Association · Training provider
Free instructor-led course for B.C. arts and entertainment supervisors. It covers WorkSafeBC rules and supervision; it does not teach Saskatchewan law.
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Opens in a new tabRespectful Workplaces for Crew
Actsafe Safety Association · Training provider
Free, self-paced, 30-minute foundational course for people working or seeking work in B.C. arts and entertainment. A completion certificate is available.
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Opens in a new tabIntroduction to Workplace Mental Health for Crew
Actsafe Safety Association · Training provider
Free, self-paced, 30-minute foundational course for people working or seeking work in B.C. arts and entertainment; not counselling or therapy.
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Opens in a new tabMotion Picture Television Workers Online Safety courses
IATSE Training Trust Fund · Training provider
Free online General Production Safety and one harassment-prevention course for workers performing under the IATSE Area Standards Agreement or Production Workers’ Agreement. Eligibility is agreement-specific; this is not an open course for all Canadian workers.
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Opens in a new tabOnline courses for film workers
Film Training Manitoba · Training provider
Manitoba-based online film courses include safety awareness and film-focused WHMIS. Fees, eligibility and certificate details are set by the provider and can change.
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Opens in a new tabSustainable Film Production Fundamentals
Ontario Green Screen / Ontario Creates · Training provider
Free online course for Ontario film workers, with self-directed and facilitated formats. This is sustainability training, not occupational-safety or equipment-operator training.
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Opens in a new tabPowered mobile equipment training and evaluation
Saskatchewan Safety Council · Training provider
Provider describes Saskatchewan PME training as 16 hours combined theory and practical experience, with evaluation on each equipment type. Its online theory option is about four hours and does not complete the practical portion by itself. Confirm current fees and arrangement with the provider and employer.
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Opens in a new tabForklift online theory course
Saskatchewan Safety Council · Training provider
Provider lists a four-hour theory course and says practical hours can be arranged for an additional cost. Theory alone is not a complete practical operator evaluation. Check current pricing and workplace requirements.
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Opens in a new tabAerial work platform safety awareness
Saskatchewan Construction Safety Association · Training provider
Four-hour course that the provider says accounts for four hours of Saskatchewan’s 16-hour combined aerial-platform training. The course page explicitly says it does not certify a worker to operate a platform; current member and non-member fees are listed by the provider.
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Opens in a new tabTelehandler operator training
Great Plains College · Training provider
Listed as a 16-hour course in Swift Current with classroom and practical training. The provider describes a temporary trainee certificate and supervised operating hours to complete after the course; ask the college about current dates, fees and equipment availability.
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Opens in a new tabOnline safety courses, including fall protection
Motor Safety Association · Training provider
The course directory lists free, four-hour fall-protection online training. The provider says a competent supervisor must conduct a hands-on evaluation to validate fall-protection certification. Other course costs and requirements vary.
Last checked 2026-11-12 · Opens in a new tabPublished working terms
2 sources
Professional standards: work day
The Documentary Sound Guy · Published working terms
One Vancouver sound professional’s published business terms. Evidence of a quoting practice, not a city-wide standard or legal minimum.
Last checked 2026-11-11 · Opens in a new tabLocation sound services: booking terms
Lazajam Sonic, Toronto · Published working terms
One Toronto sound provider’s published terms. Does not establish a universal commercial or employee pay rule.
Last checked 2026-11-11 · Opens in a new tabRegulator incident report
2 sources
Deadpool 2: WorkSafeBC investigation findings
WorkSafeBC · Regulator incident report
Published 2 October 2019 about a fatal motorcycle stunt in August 2017. A B.C. incident, not an allegation about Saskatchewan.
Last checked 2026-11-11 · Opens in a new tabTCF Vancouver Productions: administrative penalty
WorkSafeBC · Regulator incident report
Published 7 May 2020. Historical regulator announcement; not represented here as a current appeal-status check.
Last checked 2026-11-11 · Opens in a new tabOther jurisdiction
2 sources
Safety guidelines for film & television
Government of Ontario · Other jurisdiction
Ontario-specific guidance. Do not import its legal requirements into Saskatchewan.
Last checked 2026-11-10 · Opens in a new tabFilm resources & safety guidelines
Manitoba Film and Music · Other jurisdiction
Landing page for the Manitoba media-production safety handbook.
Last checked 2026-11-10 · Opens in a new tabIndustry directory
3 sources
Filming in Saskatchewan: guides
Creative Saskatchewan · Industry directory
Local production resources; not an enforcement agency.
Last checked 2026-11-10 · Opens in a new tabLabour, talent & industry organizations
Creative Saskatchewan · Industry directory
Find local unions, guilds, associations and training organizations.
Last checked 2026-11-10 · Opens in a new tabIndependent Production Agreement: coverage and documents
ACTRA National · Industry directory
Current agreement, rate sheets, forms and regional branch contacts.
Last checked 2026-11-11 · Opens in a new tabA source check records when a link or passage was reviewed. It is not legal review or a guarantee that an agreement applies to a particular job.