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Fewer days are being lost to workplace injury in Nova Scotia. For the first time, our time-loss days paid per 100 covered workers came in under 200. We finished August at 194, down from 221 in January and well below this year's target of 213. A time…

Workers who are hurt on the job today in Nova Scotia usually get back to work fast. More than 8 in 10 of them return to work within three months – a vast improvement over the past several years. It’s proof that our approach for shorter-term recovery…

We are pleased to announce we have moved to a new financial solution to better serve workers, employers, and suppliers.   Payments will not be interrupted, but there are some changes to note. Your WCB direct deposit payment is arriving…

  Employers can now access their 2027 assessment rate and full experience rating statement by navigating to the Forms & Letters tab on MyAccount . For the first time in a generation, the average employer assessment rate is being reduced…

In 2024, the government review of Nova Scotia’s workers’ compensation system highlighted the need for significant changes. It called on WCB to do better and restore accountability to a system focused on helping Nova Scotians stay or return to…

  The 2026 Workplace Safety and Insurance System (WSIS) Annual Meeting will take place on Thursday, October 15 at the Sandman Hotel in Dartmouth and online. Employers, workers and safety partners are encouraged to join us that day: …

A return to work after years of recovery, when it didn’t seem possible. A new career when someone can't return to the job they once loved. Conversations that uncover barriers and open new futures.  These are the stories behind our July…

WCB Nova Scotia's 2025 Annual Report tells a clear story of a system that's stronger because of shared accountability across the system. Fewer people are getting hurt at work than ever before. When injuries do happen, more people are making work…

Halifax, N.S. — As temperatures rise, so do heat-related workplace injuries. Nova Scotia is under a heat warning this week, and WCB Nova Scotia is reminding workers and employers of the human toll workplace injuries can take.Since 2015, 201…

Seeing our team come together to support families affected by workplace tragedy makes us truly proud. Through a variety of fundraising initiatives in 2026, we’ve raised $12,065 for Threads of Life , a national charity supporting families affected by…

Update: WCB has resolved the issue that caused a delay in monthly benefits payments. For those who receive payment by direct deposit, payments have now been processed. Depending on financial institution, it can take one to three business days for…

Do you use MyAccount or our other online services? We want to hear about your experience — what's working, and what's not.  From July to September 2026, employers can take part in a survey, interview, or focus group. Your feedback will help us…

  Safety management systems need to grow as workplaces grow and change. Join WCB Workplace Consultant Jill Pulsifer for an upcoming webinar on Thursday, July 23 to learn how to build a safety management system that keeps pace with your…

Nova Scotia workers and employers are benefitting from a system that is more accountable, thanks in part to Duty to Cooperate legislation introduced by the Nova Scotia Government one year ago today as part of the Stronger Workplaces for Nova Scotia…

Op-ed by Godfrey Jerry, Chief Operating Officer     Thirty-eight visits. For a sprained wrist.   That number stopped me cold when I first saw it. At WCB Nova Scotia, we were sending people back to physiotherapy 38 times for…

Our June performance results show continued progress protecting Nova Scotians from the impact of workplace injury. The time-loss injury rate continues to decline. Just 1.15 Nova Scotians of every 100 we cover are hurt seriously enough to lose…

Today marks the 10th Canadian Injury Prevention Day, and here in Nova Scotia, we're celebrating an important milestone: reaching 1.15 time-loss injuries per 100 covered workers. This milestone marks a significant achievement under our Protect More…

Together with employers and workers, we are helping more people stay connected and return to work after an injury. This is built on shared accountability across the system and recognition that work is good for Nova Scotia - financially, physically,…

WCB Nova Scotia has won a Silver Award of Excellence from the Canadian Public Relations Society — recognition among the best in communications from across Canada. The award celebrates our work introducing Nova Scotians to work-connected recovery ,…

The July edition of our e-newsletter is here. This month's issue covers the first employer rate reduction in a generation, improvements to worker benefits taking effect in 2027, and young worker safety as summer job season gets underway. Additional…

NSGEU Local 55 has accepted WCB Nova Scotia’s latest offer, which will lead to a new collective agreement for employees. With this agreement, we can continue modernizing the workers' compensation system and delivering on our  Protect More…

While Nova Scotia’s injury rate is at an all-time low, people entering the workforce for the first time are more likely to be hurt. HALIFAX, NS ­­­ —  As school ends and summer job season kicks into high gear, employers are welcoming new and…

Every number we track tells a story about a Nova Scotian who went home safely, recovered faster, or received the support they needed when it mattered most.  That’s the work we do. And our latest results show us that we …

  Are your workplace inspections helping prevent incidents before they happen? Regular workplace inspections are one of the most effective ways to identify hazards, reduce risks, and strengthen workplace safety. Join WCB Workplace Consultant…

  In balance with improved benefits for workers, rate reduction puts $75 million back into the economy   WCB Nova Scotia announced today that it is lowering the average employer rate to $2.25 per $100 of assessable payroll —a 15%…