Damages Injured Feelings: Saskatchewan

As difficult as it may be to believe, the legislators of Saskatchewan have placed a limit on the sum which may be awarded for compensatory damages for any human rights violation, as $20,000. ¹ This includes any award for punitive damages. A person subjected to the most brutal forms of human rights abuse in a workplace environment will see such a maximum recovery. ² This cap does not include claims for lost income.

At one time, the legislated cap was $10,000 ³. It is not surprising that the awards are modest.

See the summary of such awards here.

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1. S. 34(1) Saskatchewan Human Rights Act
2. As noted above, Canada has a similar provision, supplemented by a further allowance of up to $20,000 for “special” damages. Manitoba recently imposed a ceiling of $20,000 on compensatory awards.
3. It was increased to $10,000 in November of 2001. Prior to this date, it was $5,000.