- B.C. government announces new chair of WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors August 8, 2023
On June 29, 2023, Minister of Labour Harry Bains announced the appointment of Baltej Dhillon as chair of WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors.
Continue reading → - Feedback sought on proposed legislative change for correctional officers making PTSD claims August 8, 2023
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WorkSafeNB has launched a public consultation to seek input on whether to pursue a legislative change under the Workers’ Compensation Act that would provide a presumptive clause for any correctional officer diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from a work-related incident.
Continue reading → - WorkSafeBC holds preliminary average base premium rate flat for employers in 2024 July 28, 2023 Seventh straight year that the average base rate will be 1.55 percent
WorkSafeBC announced today that the preliminary average base rate for 2024 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 seventh year in a row that the average base rate has remained at this level, consistent with WorkSafeBC’s goal of keeping rates stable.
Continue reading → - WCB Nova Scotia welcomes Karen Adams as CEO July 27, 2023
HALIFAX, NS – Karen Adams (she/her) will be WCB Nova Scotia’s new Chief Executive Officer.
Continue reading → - #Practicesafework ads ‘Slay’ according to young target audience July 24, 2023
Toronto, July 24, 2023 – The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is trying to break down young people’s wall of invincibility with its newest #PracticeSafeWork campaign that uses funny ads with animal animations to get them talking.
Continue reading → - Care Closer to Home – WorkSafeNB adopts new service delivery model July 20, 2023
WorkSafeNB has rolled out a new rehabilitation care model that allows clients to remain in their homes and closer to their support networks. The new model was adopted following comprehensive consultation with New Brunswick’s stakeholders, workers, and employers and a trial period.
Continue reading → - Saskatchewan WCB seeking customer feedback July 14, 2023
Regina, Sask., July 12, 2023 – In the month of July, the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) will be reaching out to customers across the province to gather feedback to help improve WCB services.
Continue reading → - New President and CEO to Lead Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission July 12, 2023
Iqaluit, NU (July 11, 2023) – Jenni Bruce, Chair of the Governance Council of the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC), is pleased to announce the appointment of Rick Hunt as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the WSCC effective October 2nd , 2023.
Continue reading →- WorkSafeBC reminds employers to protect indoor and outdoor workers from the risk of heat stress July 7, 2023
Last year, WorkSafeBC accepted 81 workers’ claims related to heat stress injuriesRichmond, B.C. (July 6, 2023) — With temperatures on the rise across several regions of B.C., WorkSafeBC is reminding employers to be aware of heat-related risks to their workers — both indoors and outdoors — and to implement measures to keep workplaces safe.
Continue reading →- Stay safe when working in the summer heat July 7, 2023
Summer is here on PEI which means higher temperatures and humidex, potential UV index warnings and an increased risk of developing heat-related illness. The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) reminds both workers and employers to stay safe when working in the heat.
Continue reading → - WorkSafeBC reminds employers to protect indoor and outdoor workers from the risk of heat stress July 7, 2023