- WCB Manitoba: Mandatory and Optional Coverage June 7, 2021
Workers compensation coverage is mandatory for most employers in Manitoba. If you’re in a mandatory industry, everyone who works for your business – with the exception of the sole proprietor, partner or director – is entitled to workers compensation coverage, regardless of their hours worked, the structure of their pay or the nature of their work.
Continue reading → - WCB Manitoba: 2020 Annual Report Highlights Impact of COVID-19 and Funds Returned to Employers June 7, 2021
The WCB’s 2020 Annual Report and Five Year Plan was tabled in the Manitoba Legislature on May 10.
Continue reading → - WCB Distributes $71 Million in Surplus Funds to Manitoba Employers June 7, 2021
For the third year in a row, the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) is distributing surplus funds to employers, whose premiums fund the workers compensation system. By continuing to invest in injury prevention and return to work programs, the WCB is pleased to once again provide financial relief to employers after a challenging year for all Manitobans.
Continue reading → - WCB Manitoba: Campaign Asks Drivers to Help Keep Workers and Workplaces Safe June 7, 2021
The 2021 SAFE Roads campaign officially launched on May 18, reminding motorists to lower their speed, pay attention, and drive with extra caution as the summer construction season brings more workers to Manitoba roadways.
Continue reading → - WorkSafeBC: Board of Directors approves the 2020 amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation June 2, 2021
At its April 2021 meeting, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved the 2020 amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
These amendments will come into effect on September 1, 2021.
Continue reading → - WCB Saskatchewan shares 2020 results in annual general meeting May 26, 2021
Saskatchewan’s workers’ compensation system remains fully funded
- The WCB remains fully funded at 112.4 per cent
- Workplace Total injury rate decreases to 4.46 per 100 workers
- Time Loss injury rate decreases to 1.78 per 100 workers
- WCB Saskatchewan: Injured worker shares personal story of long road to recovery on day two of WCB Compensation Institute May 26, 2021 Continue reading →
- WCB Saskatchewan: 2021 WCB Compensation Institute opens today May 25, 2021
Institute addresses the relevant issue of psychological safety in the workplace
Today marks the first day of the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board’s (WCB) two-day Compensation Institute, which offers participants the chance to learn about the province’s compensation system and the latest safety, prevention and health initiatives for workplaces.
Continue reading → - WCB Nova Scotia: What you need to know as we continue to work through COVID-19 May 21, 2021
As Nova Scotia continues to work through the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, we know many workers and employers have questions.
Our mission has always been to keep Nova Scotians safe and secure from workplace injury. Through these challenging and unprecedented times, the health and safety of our employees and those we serve remain our number one priority.
Continue reading →- WorkSafeBC increasing workplace COVID-19 inspections during May long weekend May 20, 2021
Focus of inspections will be on restaurants, pubs, and breweries with patiosRichmond, B.C. — WorkSafeBC will be stepping up inspections at workplaces located in potential COVID-19 hotspots over the May long weekend. The purpose of the inspection initiative is to remind businesses they must have measures and controls in place to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 in the workplace.
Continue reading → - WorkSafeBC increasing workplace COVID-19 inspections during May long weekend May 20, 2021