Amendments have been made to the following WCB policies to reflect the recent amendments to the Workers Compensation Act and General Regulations:

POL-14 Assessable Payroll and Assessment Billing
POL-41 Collateral Benefits
POL-81 Adjustments to Pensions
POL-85 Extended Wage Loss Benefits
POL-86 Temporary Wage Loss Benefits
POL-89 Impairment
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WCB Communications
902-894-0362 or news@wcb.pe.ca
Source: WCB

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NEWSWCB Nova Scotia Dec 10, 2024

Godfrey Jerry announced as new Chief Operating Officer

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