Depending on which of your rights as a worker have been violated, you can file a claim with:
- Saskatchewan Labour Standards
- The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
- Occupational Health and Safety
We understand the difficulty workers face in enforcing their own rights. All of these enforcement bodies are understaffed and overworked. Further to which, just because the law states you can’t face retaliation from your boss for enforcing your rights on the job, doesn’t mean your boss will respect that law. No one wants to be viewed as a ‘troublemaker’, especially if you work in a low-wage or precarious job. For these reasons (and many others), people often choose to join a trade union rather than enforce your rights alone.