Date Issued: 12/02/2001
Revision Date: 26/06/2019
Principal
A leave with pay is intended to be used in exceptional circumstances, where the leave is considered to be a direct benefit to the employer and in the public interest or a contractual obligation.
Eligibility
All employees appointed under The Public Service Act, 1998. This policy does not apply to employees who are on a definite or indefinite leave of absence. The following are examples of situations where an employee shall/may be granted a leave with pay:
| Situation | Approval |
| Leave for Interviews with the Employer | Mandatory |
| OH&S Required Training | Mandatory |
| Leave For Duties | Mandatory |
| Medical Donor Leave | Mandatory |
| Interpersonal Violence and Sexual Violence | Mandatory |
| Jury Duty or Subpoenaed to be a Witness | Mandatory |
| To Act as a Staffing Panel Representative – SGEU only | Mandatory |
| Military Leave | Discretionary |
| Education Leave | Discretionary |
| Union Leave – in-scope staff only | As per collective agreement |
| For Examinations – CUPE only | See Appendix A |
| Other Reasons | See Appendix A |
See Appendix A for definitions and guidelines for the above-noted situations.
Note:
- An employee's pay and benefits are not impacted when granted a leave of absence with pay.
- Ministries are to ensure that all supporting documentation is maintained in the employee's personnel file for audit purposes.
- Employers should ensure that appropriate leave codes are used when recording attendance to monitor usage.
- If a leave with pay is not approved, other types of leave may be considered such as leave without pay, vacation leave, etc.
Authority
- The Public Service Regulations, 1999, Part 5, Sections 71, 74, 76(1) and 81
- PS/GE Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article 18.1.2
- PS/CUPE Local 600-3 Union Management Agreement, Article 21.07>
- The Saskatchewan Employment Act, Part II
Resources and Tools
Forms
- Leave of Absence Request Form
- Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (FAQ)
- Interpersonal Violence and Sexual Violence Leave - Questions and Answers
Policy Inquiries
For inquiries, please contact the Human Resource Service Centre.