Date issued: 01/04/1991
Revision date: 30/06/2017
Purpose
To acknowledge and thank retiring public service employees for their contributions to the province.
Policy Statement
The Government of Saskatchewan honours retiring public service employees who have 10 or more years of service and who are age 50 or older, with a retirement gift. Agencies, boards and commissions with eligible employees are responsible for recognizing the contributions made by these employees.
Objectives
This policy provides recognition for retiring employees within the Government of Saskatchewan. It is also meant to acknowledge loyalty to the public service in Saskatchewan.
Principles
Employee recognition is an integral piece of employee engagement, which is a core focus of the Government of Saskatchewan. Providing meaningful recognition to employees supports a culture of recognition and contributes to employee engagement across the organization. Recognition should be both meaningful and fiscally responsible.
Application
Retiring employees who have 10 or more years of service and who have reached a minimum age of 50 at the time of retirement will be honoured with a gift valued at no more than $10 per year of service (to a maximum of $350). Gifts must also comply with current Canada Revenue Agency guidelines for non-taxable gifts. Awards must be non-monetary.
Eligible Service
Eligible service is calculated in accordance with policy PS808-1, namely:
- Includes all accumulated years of service with a Government of Saskatchewan ministry or agency whose appointments are made under The Public Service Act 1998.
Responsibilities
Ministry
- Financial project code 902114 is to be used to capture costs associated with this policy
- Purchase appropriate gifts for eligible employees. Arrange suitable functions such as a reception or small banquet where gifts are to be presented.
- Make arrangements for Minister, Permanent Head or designate(s) to make presentation(s) on behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan.
- Ensure applicable cost approvals are obtained in accordance with Financial Administration Manual guidelines.
Authority
Financial Administration Manual Policy #4320.
Policy Inquiries
For inquiries, please contact the Human Resource Service Centre.