Recruitment and Interview Guide
Section 2 - Administrative and Support Recruitment

Consider Employment Laws and Policies

Individuals involved in the search, interview and selection process must be familiar with the various employment laws and the University’s policies as they relate to the staffing and selection process. Critical laws and policies include:

• The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, which can have a direct impact on the hiring practice.
• U of S employment equity statement and a representative workforce strategy
• U of S principles and guidelines concerning The Local Authority on Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
• Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Duty to Accommodate
• The CUPE 1975 and ASPA collective agreements.
• U. of S. Fair Employment Practices Policy (for hiring of relatives)
• Foreign Worker Requirements - Immigration