Overtime and Break Laws in Saskatchewan (2026)
The Saskatchewan Employment Act (SS 2013, c S-15.1), Part II, and The Employment Standards Regulations · Reviewed 2026-10 · Private-sector employees
Overtime
1.5x after 8 hours a day (10 for employees scheduled for four 10-hour days) or 40 hours a week, whichever is greater.
Breaks and lunch
An unpaid meal break of at least 30 minutes within every 5 hours of work.
Overtime in Saskatchewan
- 1.5x pay for hours past 8 in a day.
- 1.5x pay for hours past 40 in a week.
- Employees scheduled for 10-hour days earn daily overtime only after 10 hours.
- In a week with a public holiday, weekly overtime starts after 32 hours.
- Employers need the employee's consent to work more than 44 hours in a week.
- Salaried, commission and other non-hourly employees are still entitled to overtime.
Averaging over a pay period: Allowed with a modified work arrangement averaging 40 hours a week over up to 4 weeks (no government approval needed, shifts up to 12 hours); longer periods need a permit from the Director.
What two weeks of work come to
Worked out by the rule above (1.5x after 40h in a week, 1.5x after 8h in a day). Hours.
| Two weeks of | Regular | Overtime (1.5x) |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days of 8 hours, two weeks (80h) | 80 | 0 |
| 5 days of 10 hours, two weeks (100h) | 80 | 20 |
| 6 days of 9 hours, two weeks (108h) | 80 | 28 |
| 50 hours, then 30 hours (80h) | 70 | 10 |
Breaks and lunch in Saskatchewan
- Meal break: 1 × 30 minutes, unpaid, for shifts of 5 hours or more.
- Meal break: 2 × 30 minutes, unpaid, for shifts of 10 hours or more.
| Shift | Rest breaks | Meal break |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours | None | None |
| 6 hours | None | 1 × 30 min, unpaid |
| 8 hours | None | 1 × 30 min, unpaid |
| 10 hours | None | 2 × 30 min, unpaid |
| 12 hours | None | 2 × 30 min, unpaid |
- If a meal break is not possible (emergency or not reasonable), employees must be allowed to eat while working after 5 consecutive hours.
- Time spent at the employer's disposal during the break is paid.
- Employers can apply for a Meal Break Variation Permit.
- At least 8 consecutive hours of rest in 24 hours, and 24 consecutive hours off every 7 days for employees usually working 20 or more hours a week.
Pay by Saskatchewan rules in Kloqk
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Frequently asked questions
What is the overtime rule in Saskatchewan?
1.5x after 8 hours a day (10 for employees scheduled for four 10-hour days) or 40 hours a week, whichever is greater.
Can overtime be averaged over two weeks or a pay period in Saskatchewan?
Allowed with a modified work arrangement averaging 40 hours a week over up to 4 weeks (no government approval needed, shifts up to 12 hours); longer periods need a permit from the Director.
What breaks are required in Saskatchewan?
An unpaid meal break of at least 30 minutes within every 5 hours of work.