- WCB announces 2024 employer assessment rates September 1, 2023
Backed by a new rate framework that will help ensure a financially sustainable system and transparency for employers, WCB Nova Scotia is holdingthe average employer assessments rate stable for 2024, at $2.65 per $100 of assessable payroll.
Continue reading → - WSCB announces 2024 assessment rates August 31, 2023
Workers’ Safety and Compensation Board (WSCB) is announcing the industry classifications and assessment rates for 2024. The rates are reflective of safety and return to work efforts within Yukon’s workplaces, along with the funded position at the end of 2022.
Continue reading → - WorkSafeBC urges employers in Southern Interior to protect workers from smoke exposure August 22, 2023
As wildfires continue to affect B.C.’s Southern Interior, employers and workers must remain vigilant about the potential health risks posed by smoke exposure.
Continue reading →- Workplace injury rate continues to improve August 11, 2023
Injury prevention and return to work stronger in long-term care and home care Continue reading →
- New board members for PEI August 9, 2023
The WCB is pleased to welcome three new members to its Board of Directors:
Continue reading →- 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 percentWorkSafeBC 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 → - Workplace injury rate continues to improve August 11, 2023
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