MINIMUM WAGE BOARD SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON MINIMUM WAGE

The Saskatchewan Minimum Wage Board is reviewing the minimum wage and invites members of the public to participate.

Under Section 15 of The Labour Standards Act, the board's mandate includes reviewing Saskatchewan's minimum wage every two years.

The current minimum wage is $9.25 an hour.

Public involvement is important, and the board invites the public to submit their opinions, concerns and experience with the minimum wage by October 30, 2009.

To provide feedback, email labourlegislationaeel@gov.sk.ca or write to:

Saskatchewan Minimum Wage Board
400-1870 Albert Street
Regina, SK S4P 4W1

For more information on the minimum wage in Saskatchewan, call toll-free at 1-800-667-1783 or visit www.aeel.gov.sk.ca/ls.

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For more information, contact:

Lisa Danyluk
Advanced Education, Employment and Labour
Regina
Phone: 306-787-7791
Email: lisa.danyluk@gov.sk.ca