The WCB has decided to further extend our consultation with Nova Scotians about compensation for psychological injuries. Feedback on our position paper will now be accepted until the end of October.

This will allow more time for Nova Scotians to consider and provide their perspectives on this issue. Stakeholder groups and individuals have expressed a keen interest thus far, and the extended deadline will provide an opportunity for more research and conversation about the proposals.

The WCB is consulting with Nova Scotians on compensation for psychological injuries. The consultation period is April 24 to October 31, 2013 and all Nova Scotians are invited to provide feedback to the WCB on this topic.

Workplace stress is an important issue across the country. The changes the WCB is proposing are intended to modernize Nova Scotia’s approach to compensating for reactions to workplace stress, and to bring Nova Scotia’s approach more in line with other Canadian jurisdictions.

The WCB invites you to read the background paper “Compensability of Workplace Stress“ and provide feedback on the proposed changes.

The WCB has also received an actuarial report outlining, on a very preliminary basis, the possible costs to the System of these improvements to the way psychological injuries are compensated. Please read the report to learn more.

Please forward your comments in writing to:

Mail:                 

Caroline Read, Policy Analyst
Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia
PO Box 1150
Halifax, N.S.
B3J 2Y2

Fax:  902.491.8345

The deadline for submissions is October 31, 2013.  If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime please don't hesitate to contact the WCB representative noted above.