Government announces legislation to include gradual onset stress by September 1, 2024

WorkSafe Nova scotia
Today, the Nova Scotia government announced that gradual onset stress will be compensable under the Workers’ Compensation Act, effective September 1, 2024.
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Board of Directors approves 2023 amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation

WorkSafe-BC
At its July 2023 meeting, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved 2023 amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation.
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Change to the claims intake process

WCB Saskatchewan
The WCB is transforming how we serve our customers. As a result, we have made changes to the claims intake process.
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WorkSafeNB releases 2024 assessment rates

WorkSafeNB
With fewer workplace accidents, improved rehabilitation and return-to-work outcomes, and a strong funded position, WorkSafeNB has once again reduced the average annual assessment rate. The organization is pleased to announce that the 2024 rate has been set at $1.18 per $100 of assessa
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WSCC Defers Upcoming Installment Payments and Waives Legislative Penalties

Yellowknife, NT (September 28, 2023) – The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) is deferring the upcoming September 30 installment payment and waiving legislative penalties.
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WSIB takes next step to establish a new head office in London

WSIB
London, September 28, 2023 – The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) announced today the location of a new head office to be located at 300 Tartan Drive in London, Ontario.
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Bill 41: Amendments to the Workers Compensation Act

WorkSafe-BC
In October 2022, the B.C. government announced Bill 41, introducing seven amendments to the Workers Compensation Act. Three amendments took effect on November 24, 2022, and the remaining four amendments are taking effect in 2023 and 2024.
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WorkSafeNB: Help us improve our services

WorkSafeNB
Your experiences with WorkSafeNB are incredibly important to us, and we need your input to help us shape our future services and communication channels.
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WSCC Lay Charges under the Northwest Territories Safety Act and Mine Health and Safety Act

Yellowknife, NT (September 26, 2023) – On August 25, 2023, the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) filed seven charges against SMS Equipment Inc. in the Northwest Territories’ Territorial Court under both the Safety Act and the Mine Health and Safety Act. SMS Equipment
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2023 Safe Youth Award recipients are safety champions

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) 2023 Safe Youth Award recipients are two young people who demonstrate that age is not a barrier to being safety champions in the workplace.
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