- WCB approves 2024 premium rates December 12, 2023
Regina, Sask., Dec. 11, 2023 – The Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) has approved the 2024 average employer premium rate to remain unchanged from the 2023 rate of $1.28 per hundred dollars of payroll.
Continue reading → - BOD decision: Return to work obligations: Duty to cooperate and duty to maintain employment December 11, 2023
On November 9, 2023, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved policy changes to the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual, Volume II (RS&CM) and Assessment Manual to provide guidance on the implementation of the new return to work obligations introduced by the Workers Compensation Amendment Act (No. 2), 2022 (Bill 41).
Continue reading → - WorkSafeNB launches new hub for Joint Health and Safety Committees December 8, 2023
WorkSafeNB is pleased to share a new online resource for joint health safety committees (JHSCs). JHSCs are a vital tool in creating and maintaining positive, injury-free workplaces in our province. Whether a new committee member, an employer starting a committee, or an experienced member and training provider, the new JHSC Centre includes all necessary information and services to help make New Brunswick’s workplaces healthy and safe.
Continue reading → - The Workers Compensation Board of PEI Announces 2024 Rates and Surplus Distribution December 8, 2023
The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of PEI is pleased to announce an 8.8% reduction of its estimated average assessment rate for Islander employers for 2024. This brings the 2024 average rate to $1.25, down from $1.37 in 2023.
Continue reading → - 2024 employer premium rates announced December 7, 2023
It’s important that we collect enough employer premiums in a year to cover the costs of that year’s workplace illnesses and injuries. This ensures today’s employers pay for the illnesses and injuries that occur today, and don’t pass costs onto future generations of employers.
Continue reading → - WorkSafeNB announces sale of Workers’ Rehabilitation Centre December 6, 2023
WorkSafeNB has sold the Workers’ Rehabilitation Centre (WRC) on Westfield Road, in Saint John to the Government of New Brunswick. A portion of the savings from operational costs will be allocated towards enhancing efforts to prevent workplace accidents in New Brunswick.
Continue reading → - Build safety into your home renovations November 30, 2023
Are you planning to have your roof redone? Noticing your driveway could use a resealing? Or are you building or renovating your dream home? No matter which exciting home improvement project you are embarking on, your responsibilities as the property owner extend beyond choosing paint colors and tiles; they also encompass selecting the right contractor and prioritizing safety.
Continue reading → - WCB Nova Scotia looks to the future with historically low injury rate, expanded supports November 29, 2023
Halifax, NS – Fewer Nova Scotians are getting injured at work than ever before.
Continue reading → - Saskatchewan WCB seeking customer feedback November 27, 2023