The City of Saskatoon has announced it has laid off its casual staff. In a press release, the city said Tuesday these employees have no scheduled hours due to ongoing closures resulting from COVID-19 safety measures, and layoffs give them a chance to file for employment insurance as soon as possible.
It said casual employees, including lifeguards and cashier-receptionists, are typically scheduled on a weekly-to-monthly basis, based on need.
The city manager said they are reassessing the way public services are delivered and that significant layoffs are not expected among permanent staff in the coming weeks. “Our people matter, and we must be financially responsible, especially now as many citizens and businesses are hurting and are directly