- WorkSafeNB announces reappointment of board chairperson Mel Norton September 6, 2024
WorkSafeNB is proud to announce the reappointment of Mel Norton as chairperson of its board of directors for a five-year term. Under Mel’s leadership, WorkSafeNB has navigated a period of significant change and transformation, achieving key milestones that have set the stage for future success.
Continue reading → - Education: The Key to Preventing Workplace Injuries September 6, 2024
When it comes to workplace safety, education is the key. As an organization dedicated to providing both workers’ compensation insurance and preventing injuries, we understand the focus should be on the injury that never happens. While we are here to support workers with fair compensation and benefits when incidents occur, we are committed to preventing these incidents from happening in the first place.
Continue reading → - Gradual Onset Psychological Injury coverage, improved funeral benefits take effect, offering more protection to the Nova Scotia workforce September 3, 2024
Two important amendments to the Workers’ Compensation Act have taken effect, offering more protection against new types of injury, and making things a little easier for those left behind when tragedy strikes.
Continue reading → - Workers’ Compensation Review Report: Alignment and opportunity September 2, 2024
Today, our partners in Government released the report of the first review of the workers’ compensation system in our province since 2002.
WCB Nova Scotia is grateful for the work of the Nova Scotia Workers’ Compensation Review Committee, and for the participation of each and every worker and employer who took part in the review.
The report validates our Strategic Plan, and much of the work already underway to improve our contribution to the province. It speaks to progress in injury prevention, and it outlines exciting opportunities that could be real improvements for the system as a whole.
It also speaks to the importance of the improvement work WCB already has underway – and it makes clear the need to improve our service to the workers and employers of our province.
“While we appreciate the report’s statement, during our work, we heard that the vast majority of claims are handled well, we know too often that doesn’t happen. We have work to do,” says WCB Nova Scotia CEO, Karen Adams.
“There are serious issues to be resolved, including lower worker benefits than other provinces, higher employer rates, inconsistent and slow service, insufficient communication with employers and workers, and an unnecessarily complex system that is difficult to navigate.”
WCB Nova Scotia believes that all of us in the system want the same thing: to keep Nova Scotians working, at physically and psychologically safe workplaces.
“We’re committed to that outcome, through continuing our successful prevention efforts, and helping people who are hurt get the help they need to continue their work,” Adams says.
WCB’s formal response to the report will follow soon.In the meantime, read more here about the opportunities the report represents for the future of our contribution to a better system.
More info: WCB Nova Scotia
Continue reading → - New occupational first aid requirements are taking effect on Nov. 1 August 23, 2024
WorkSafeBC is asking B.C. employers to take the necessary steps to ensure they meet the new occupational first aid requirements that are taking effect later this year.
Continue reading → - WSIB investing in the future through new scholarship programs at Fanshawe College and Western University August 21, 2024
London, August 21, 2024 – The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) announced today it is providing $3 million in funding for scholarship programs at Fanshawe College and Western University over the next five years.
Continue reading → - WorkSafeNB enhances resources for joint health and safety committees on the JHSC Centre August 19, 2024
WorkSafeNB is pleased to announce the launch of an enhanced resource for joint health and safety committees (JHSCs) on the JHSC Centre. JHSCs are crucial for creating injury-free workplaces in New Brunswick. Serving as key communication links between workers and employers, they support WorkSafeNB’s commitment to workplace health and safety.
Continue reading → - WorkSafeNB Invites Public Feedback on Proposed Policy Changes August 15, 2024
WorkSafeNB is calling on New Brunswickers to participate in the review of two important policies that directly affect workers and employers across the province. As part of WorkSafeNB’s ongoing commitment to ensuring workplace safety and fairness, they are seeking public input on proposed changes to the Experience Rating System and the Setting of Basic Assessment Rates.
Continue reading → - Keep workers and workplaces safe during Atlantic hurricane season August 14, 2024
With the Atlantic hurricane season nearing its mid-point, the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of PEI reminds workers and employers that the best response to unpredictable weather events is proper emergency planning.
Continue reading →- New WCB policy will guide psychological injury claim decisions August 2, 2024
HALIFAX, NS – WCB Nova Scotia’s Board of Directors has approved the policy that will guide WCB claim decisions for psychological injury claims, including claims for gradual onset psychological injuries, which the WCB will cover starting on September 1st. The new policy is part of how the WCB is protecting more working Nova Scotians, guided by our Strategic Plan.
Continue reading → - New WCB policy will guide psychological injury claim decisions August 2, 2024
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