Effective date: August 1, 2002
Application: Applies to all employers based outside of Saskatchewan who carry on or undertake activities in Saskatchewan.
Policy subject: Employer coverage and registration
Purpose:
To establish coverage guidelines for out-of-province employers.
Incidental means out-of-province workers come into Saskatchewan two or less times per year or for a duration of four or less consecutive days.
Principal means any person, association or body that hires a contractor. Principals are considered employers.
Employer means any person, association or body that hires one or more workers on a full-time, part-time, casual, seasonal or contract basis.
Worker is a person who has entered into a contract of or for service, written or oral, expressed or implied, and includes:
Mandatory Coverage
Voluntary Coverage
Exceptions
Payroll Reporting and Payment of Premiums
The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013
Sections 2(1)(l), 2(1)(q), 2(1)(ii), 3(1), 20, 26, 122, 131, 132, 153, 158(1)
The Workers’ Compensation General Regulations, 1985
Sections 3,4,5,8
(1) February 1, 2021. Definitions updated as per POL 12/2020, Employer Coverage and Registration.
(2) January 1, 2014. References updated in accordance with The Workers’ Compensation Board, 2013 (Bill 58).
(3) December 4, 2000. Effective date of POL 03/2000 changed from February 1, 2000 to January 1, 2001.
(4) POL 03/2000, Incidental Incursions (effective January 1, 2001 to July 31, 2002).
PRO 07/2002 Coverage Within Saskatchewan – Out of Province Employers
POL 12/2020 Employer Coverage and Registration
POL 13/2020 Independent Worker Coverage
POL 14/2014 Coverage – Directors
PRO 12/2019 Default in Assessment Payment
POL 22/2014 Employer Accounts – Clearances and Letters of Good Standing