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Minimum age of employment introduced in Saskatchewan

Published on July 22, 2009; Published on September 9, 2009
The Canadian Press ~ The News

Topics :: Saskatchewan , REGINA

THE CANADIAN PRESS

REGINA - The Saskatchewan government has introduced a new minimum age of employment.

The province says 14- and 15-year-olds will be allowed to hold jobs, but only if their parents consent and the hours of work add up to less than 16 in a school week.

The teens won't be able to work past 10 p.m. on a school night and must also complete an online safety course.

Prior to the announced change, only hotels, restaurants, educational institutions, hospitals and nursing homes had a minimum age of employment.

Labour Minister Rob Norris says the regulations will help with the ongoing labour shortage, particularly in the service industry.

The new rules take effect next month.

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Karen Andersen Tyers

- September 18, 2009 at 14:47:26

This is excellent news! I have a 14 yr old son who would do very well at working anywhere, really. I know we (as a whole population) have a lot of unemployed people who could have those jobs as well, and yet, they're not out looking for or obtaining jobs. Maybe our youth can help that situation out. (Meaning, if the youth can do it, why can't others).

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