In the fall of 2024, the provincial government amended the Workers' Compensation Act to include the Stronger Workplaces for Nova Scotia Act. 

This legislation empowers WCB Nova Scotia to hold both workers and employers accountable for their collective responsibilities and underscores the importance of cooperation in the return-to-work process.

In Nova Scotia, people injured at work are off longer than in any other jurisdiction in Canada. We need to fix this.

Cooperation between workers, employers and WCB case workers is key to achieving better recovery outcomes and reducing time lost due to injury.

Having a plan in place to provide accommodations is one way employers can help workers stay at work or stay connected to work as they recover from injury.

In the weeks ahead, we'll provide more opportunities for employers to prepare.

Learn more.