Sick leave · Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan paid and unpaid sick leave.
How many sick days Saskatchewan law gives an employee and whether they are paid. Enter your length of service to see your days.
Saskatchewan: job protection for up to 12 days of absence in a calendar year for an illness or injury that is not serious, after more than 13 consecutive weeks; paid sick leave is not provided for in the Act.
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Saskatchewan: paid sick leave rules in detail
| Point | What the source says |
|---|---|
| Days | Up to 12 per calendar year protected, for an illness or injury that is not serious |
| Paid? | Not required: paid sick leave is not provided for in The Saskatchewan Employment Act |
| Qualifying period | More than 13 consecutive weeks |
| Medical note | Cannot be required unless the absence exceeds 5 consecutive working days, or there were 2 or more separate absences of a day or more in the previous 12 months |
Notes on this rule
This is protection from dismissal or discipline during the absence, not a paid entitlement.
How to use this page
Enter your days of continuous employment with the current employer and, if you like, your pay for one day. The calculator checks the qualifying period and returns the paid and unpaid days the statute gives. Part days, carry-over and employer top-ups are not modelled.
Sources, read directly 19 October 2026: Saskatchewan.ca - Illness, injury and accommodation in the workplace.
Frequently asked questions
How many sick days does a Saskatchewan employee get?
Saskatchewan: job protection for up to 12 days of absence in a calendar year for an illness or injury that is not serious, after more than 13 consecutive weeks; paid sick leave is not provided for in the Act.
Do I need to have worked a minimum time first?
The qualifying period is: more than 13 consecutive weeks of service. The calculator above uses your days of continuous employment against that threshold.
Can my employer ask for a doctor’s note?
Cannot be required unless the absence exceeds 5 consecutive working days, or there were 2 or more separate absences of a day or more in the previous 12 months
Can an employer or a contract give more than this?
Yes. These are statutory minimums. An employment contract, workplace policy or collective agreement can give more, but not less. Union members should check their collective agreement as well.
Where does this Saskatchewan information come from?
Every figure on this page was read on 19 October 2026 from: Saskatchewan.ca - Illness, injury and accommodation in the workplace. The links are listed under the rules table above. If a source changes, this page is regenerated from one data file and the verified date is updated.
Reference only — not legal advice
This page states the statutory sick leave entitlement from the published employment-standards legislation or the government’s own guide, read on 19 October 2026. It is not legal advice, does not model a collective agreement or an individual contract, and rules change. For a binding answer, contact the employment standards office named in the source or a lawyer.