- Workers Compensation Board welcomes new CEO Dan Campbell September 18, 2023
On September 5, 2023, the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of PEI welcomed Daniel M. Campbell as its new Chief Executive Officer.
Continue reading →- Register today for our Annual General Meeting September 6, 2023
WorkSafeNB and our province’s workplaces had much to celebrate in 2022. To find out why, register for WorkSafeNB’s annual general meeting (AGM), where our president and CEO, Tim Petersen, will discuss current projects and trends, the future outlook, and 2024 assessment rates.
Continue reading →- WorkSafeBC now accepting applications for asbestos abatement licences September 5, 2023
Starting next year, asbestos abatement employers must be licensed to operate in B.C.
As of Jan. 1, 2024, employers performing asbestos abatement work must be licensed to operate in B.C. and anyone performing this work must be trained and certified.
Continue reading →- 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
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- 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
We want to hear from you.
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.
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- Register today for our Annual General Meeting September 6, 2023