- WSCC: First Aid Legislative Amendments December 7, 2020
COMING JANUARY 1, 2021 IN THE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
To harmonize safety legislation across Canada, amendments to First Aid regulations will come into
Continue reading → - WCB Saskatchewan holds 2021 average premium rate at 2020 rate December 7, 2020
Increases in premium rates will be held to assist employers in economic recovery. The Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) announced today that it will hold this year’s average employer premium rate at the
Continue reading → - YWCHSB partners with university to offer psychological health and safety courses December 3, 2020
The Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board (YWCHSB) has partnered with the University of Fredericton (UFred) to offer psychological health and safety in the workplace programs to Yukoners at a 70 per cent reduction from regular tuition.
Continue reading → - WCB NS: New website offers mental health support for first responders (Dec. 3/20) December 3, 2020
This week, WCB Nova Scotia helped first responders launch a new website that offers resources to help them deal with mental health issues that result from trauma they experience at work.
Continue reading → - WSCC: Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission Release Assessment Rates for 2021 November 30, 2020
The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (WSCC) has announced that the 2021 employer assessment rates will be maintained at the 2020 rate levels.
Continue reading → - WCB NS: Safety is a Top Priority as Commercial Lobster Season Begins (Nov 30/20) November 30, 2020
The news release below was issued by Nova Scotia’s Department of Labour and Advanced Education on November 30, 2020
Fishing crews are reminded to take necessary precautions, remain diligent and follow safety rules and guidelines as the commercial lobster fishing season starts today, Nov. 30, in Lobster Fishing Area 33 along the south shore of Nova Scotia.
Continue reading → - WCB Manitoba: WCB Named Top 30 Employer in Manitoba for 2021 November 26, 2020
The WCB has once again been named one of Manitoba’s Top Employers for 2021.
The WCB was chosen for this prestigious title based on an extensive entry judged by HR and business experts and academics across Canada.
Continue reading → - WCB MB: Acting WCB President and CEO Appointed November 26, 2020
The WCB’s Board of Directors recently appointed Darren Oryniak as Acting President and CEO effective November 2, 2020. This appointment follows the retirement of Winston Maharaj, past President and CEO on October 30.
Continue reading → - Manitoba’s Five Year Prevention Plan November 20, 2020
This Five Year Prevention Plan provides the broad strategy to champion a culture of safety and health in Manitoba and enable collaboration by all partners for the prevention of workplace injury and illness.
Continue reading → - WCB NS: New approach to address Traumatic Psychological Injuries (Nov. 18/20) November 18, 2020
WCB Nova Scotia is re-imagining the way it supports people who suffer psychological injuries on the job, or who have psychological factors that make recovery from a physical injury more challenging.
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