Eighth straight year that the average base rate will be 1.55 percent WorkSafeBC announced today that the preliminary average base premium rate for 2025 will remain unchanged at 1.55 percent of employers’ assessable payroll. Subject to final approvals by WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors

Yellowknife, NT (July 11, 2024) – The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) will introduce two distinct Year’s Maximum Insurable Remuneration (YMIR) values for the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, effective January 1, 2025.

MSIs have resulted in more than $2 billion in claim costs in the last five years WorkSafeBC is drawing attention to the impact of musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) in B.C. workplaces and the need for employers to reduce the risks of these injuries.

HALIFAX, NS – WCB Nova Scotia has secured three new and essential mental health and wellness service provider agreements, as they prepare to protect workers and employers in our province from more types of workplace injury starting this September.

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of PEI is pleased to share that it will be broadening compensation coverage to include psychological injuries that result from work-related harassment. This change will take effect January 1, 2025.

Both indoor and outdoor workers can be at risk from the heat. With hot temperatures forecast across B.C. in the days ahead, WorkSafeBC is reminding employers to safeguard workers from the risks associated with heat and UV exposure.

WCB returns to strategic leadership in Health Services as Dr. Manoj Vohra departs. After serving for six years as WCB Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Manoj Vohra will be leaving the WCB when his current contract expires near the end of July.

WorkSafeNB is pleased to release its 2023 Annual Report, highlighting a year of significant growth and transformation. With a steadfast commitment to making New Brunswick the safest place to work, we are proud to report not only the lowest injury frequency rate in our history but also

St. John’s, NL – WorkplaceNL has released its 2023 Annual Performance Report, meeting annual strategic objectives for building healthy and safe workplaces, return to work and recovery from injury as well as growing strategic partnerships.

June 25, 2024 (WINNIPEG) – The WCB of Manitoba today announced the appointment of Colin S. Robinson as its next chair along with the retirement of its longtime chair Michael D. Werier.