- WorkSafeBC holds preliminary average base premium rate flat for employers in 2025 July 15, 2024
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, this will be the eighth year in a row that the average base rate has remained at this level.
Continue reading → - WSCC Introduces Separate Year’s Maximum Insurable Remuneration for Northwest Territories and Nunavut July 11, 2024
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.
Continue reading → - Musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) driving time-loss claims with WorkSafeBC July 9, 2024
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.
Continue reading → - WCB of Nova Scotia: New mental health service providers hired to help support GPI claims July 8, 2024
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.
Continue reading → - WCB of PEI: Enhanced Compensation for Psychological Injuries July 8, 2024
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.
Continue reading → - WorkSafeBC: Employers must protect workers from heat-related illnesses and UV exposure July 5, 2024
Both indoor and outdoor workers can be at risk from the heat.
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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 Nova Scotia: A new era for WCB Health Services July 2, 2024
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.
Continue reading →- WorkSafeNB Highlights Major Achievements and Strong Financial Performance in 2023 Annual Report July 2, 2024
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 the lowest in Canada. This remarkable achievement, along with improved open claim duration, competitive assessment rates, and a strong financial position, is a testament to the dedication of our team and the collective efforts of New Brunswick’s workers and employers.
Continue reading →- WorkplaceNL: Lost-time injury rate reaches historic low and Injury Fund remains fully-funded June 28, 2024
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.
Continue reading →- WCB announces Colin S. Robinson as next board chair, bids farewell to longtime chair Michael D. Werier June 25, 2024
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.
Continue reading → - WorkSafeNB Highlights Major Achievements and Strong Financial Performance in 2023 Annual Report July 2, 2024