- WorkSafeNB announces 2023 assessment rate and pursuit of benefit improvements October 14, 2022
WorkSafeNB is pleased to announce it has reduced the average assessment rate for 2023 to $1.31, down 22% from the 2022 rate of $1.69.
At the same time as assessment rates are decreasing, WorkSafeNB’s board of directors is pursuing legislative changes that would improve the benefits provided to injured workers and their families.
Continue reading → - WCSS: Sprains and Strains October 4, 2022
Strains and sprains are painful injuries, but they’re also very common. At some point in your life, you have likely sprained a ligament, or strained a muscle or tendon. It could have been cause by a second of distraction while stepping off the sidewalk, by lifting a heavy load at the gym, or by repeating the same movement for a long period of time.
Continue reading → - WCB PEI: Keeping Workers Safe During Storm Clean Up September 29, 2022
The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) has practical resources available to keep workers safe as the clean-up from post-tropical storm Fiona continues across the province.
Continue reading → - WSIB doubles rebates in 2023 for smaller businesses investing in health and safety September 28, 2022
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is providing smaller businesses with up to 99 full-time employees more time to take advantage of added incentives to make their workplaces safer, while boosting their bottom line.
Continue reading → - WCB PEI: WCB Supports Injured Workers Following Post-Tropical Storm Fiona September 28, 2022
In the aftermath of post-tropical storm Fiona, the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of PEI is connecting directly with injured workers to reassure them that their payments are on the way.
Continue reading → - WCB NS: WCB system access during Hurricane Fiona September 23, 2022
Like all Nova Scotians, WCB Nova Scotia is preparing for the impacts of Hurricane Fiona. As we monitor the situation, we would like to share some important information as it relates to our services.
Continue reading → - WorkPlaceNL: 2022 Injured Workers and Employers Client Service Surveys now underway September 23, 2022
Throughout September and October, WorkplaceNL will be conducting a client service satisfaction survey in an effort to further improve our program and service delivery.
Continue reading → - WCB NS: Potential Facebook Messenger Scam September 20, 2022
We have been made aware of a possible scam on Facebook Messenger targeting Nova Scotians pretending to be from WCB Nova Scotia.
Continue reading → - WorkplaceNL celebrates Move Well – Work Well Week from September 18-24 September 20, 2022
Over the past five years, musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs), or soft-tissue injuries, have accounted for 69 per cent of WorkplaceNL lost-time injury claims and $103 million in annual claim costs. Musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs) are painful disorders of the muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, spinal discs and related soft tissues. They may be caused or aggravated by work, but they can be prevented.
Continue reading → - WCB Nova Scotia: 2023 employer assessment rates now available on MyAccount September 1, 2022
Today, WCB Nova Scotia announced employer assessment rates for 2023 on MyAccount, the online portal for employers.
The average employer assessment rate will remain stable at $2.65 per $100 of payroll in 2023.
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