On November 9, 2023, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved policy changes to the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual, Volume II (RS&CM) and Assessment Manual to provide guidance on the implementation of the new return to work obligations introduced by the Workers Compen

WorkSafeNB is pleased to share a new online resource for joint health safety committees (JHSCs). JHSCs are a vital tool in creating and maintaining positive, injury-free workplaces in our province. Whether a new committee member, an employer starting a committee, or an experienced mem

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of PEI is pleased to announce an 8.8% reduction of its estimated average assessment rate for Islander employers for 2024. This brings the 2024 average rate to $1.25, down from $1.37 in 2023.

It’s important that we collect enough employer premiums in a year to cover the costs of that year’s workplace illnesses and injuries. This ensures today’s employers pay for the illnesses and injuries that occur today, and don’t pass costs onto future generations of employers.

WorkSafeNB has sold the Workers’ Rehabilitation Centre (WRC) on Westfield Road, in Saint John to the Government of New Brunswick. A portion of the savings from operational costs will be allocated towards enhancing efforts to prevent workplace accidents in New Brunswick.

Are you planning to have your roof redone? Noticing your driveway could use a resealing? Or are you building or renovating your dream home? No matter which exciting home improvement project you are embarking on, your responsibilities as the property owner extend beyond choosing paint

Halifax, NS – Fewer Nova Scotians are getting injured at work than ever before.

Regina, Sask., Nov. 27, 2023 – In the months of November and December, the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) will be reaching out to employers across the province to gather feedback to help improve WCB services.

On January 1, 2024, more Islanders will have their full earnings eligible for WCB coverage, following a work-related injury or illness. Find out more

St. John’s, NL – Effective January 1, 2024, the average assessment rate paid by employers will increase by 2.4 per cent to $1.73 per $100 of assessable earnings – which includes a temporary $0.21 discount.