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WCB Nova Scotia Releases 2019 Q1 Report to the Community and 2018 Annual Report   HALIFAX, NS – The amount of time lost to workplace injuries continues to be a challenge in Nova Scotia, according to WCB Nova Scotia’s 2019 Q1 Report to the…

Over the last few weeks, WCB Nova Scotia has received some feedback about clearance status going digital.   We’ve listened.  In order to fully understand the concerns raised, and ensure we get the process right, we are extending…

Our Halifax offices will be closed for the day due to poor weather conditions. WCB Online  is always open.  Please stay safe.

WCB Nova Scotia’s Q3 Report to the Community released HALIFAX, NS – According to statistics released today in WCB Nova Scotia’s Report to the Community for the third quarter of 2018, Nova Scotians are getting injured at work less often, but when…

February 25, 2019 - WCB Nova Scotia's Sydney office will open at noon today after a delay due to weather conditions.  WCB Online  is always open.    Please stay safe.

Today, the Office Regulatory Affairs and Service Effectiveness released a final progress report, Reducing the Burden to Business, which references work WCB Nova is doing to modernize and become easier to do business with. We're very pleased to…

If you would like to learn more about how Nova Scotia’s Workplace Safety and Insurance System (WSIS) supports improved injury prevention and return to work outcomes, join us for the Annual Meeting, coming up at Pier 21 in Kenneth C. Rowe Hall on…

September 4, 2018 HALIFAX, NS – WCB Nova Scotia employer assessment rates will remain stable in 2019. The average assessment rate has been $2.65 per $100 of payroll for the past 15 years. Individual assessment rates will be changing for some…

Time-loss workplace injuries declined slightly in Nova Scotia in 2019. There were 5,663 time-loss injuries, where a worker lost three or more days of work due to the injury. That represents a slight decline from 5,819 in 2018. Overall, the WCB…

Please be advised that monthly benefit payments are currently being processed . It is taking longer than expected, and we apologize. Workers who receive payments by direct deposit can expect to receive their payments within one to two business days…

Workers who receive a monthly benefit payment from WCB can now find the 2019 payment dates online. For July, workers who receive payment by direct deposit can expect to have funds in their account on July 12. For those who receive payment by…

WCB Nova Scotia is pleased to partner with the other Atlantic Canada workers’ compensation organizations to support the Preventable campaign in Atlantic Canada.  Visit The Community Against Preventable Injuries to learn more.

This year's Workplace Safety and Insurance System (WSIS) Annual Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 11, 2019, from 9am to 11:30am at Pier 21 in Halifax has been cancelled, due to ongoing clean-up efforts following Hurricane Dorian.  …

UPDATE: June 6, 2 p.m. - As you know, we have been transitioning to our new claims and assessment systems. We are taking the time to get it right, and WCB Online remains unavailable.  We’re modernizing our systems and processes to…

UPDATE: June 6, 2 p.m. - As you know, we have been transitioning to our new claims and assessment systems. We are taking the time to get it right, and MyAccount remains offline.  We’re modernizing our systems and processes to provide you…

Residential construction sees fewer injuries, decline in rates HALIFAX, NS – Fewer people are being hurt on the job in the residential construction industry, and it’s leading to lower workers’ compensation premiums. The industry rate in…

WCB Nova Scotia is proud to be recognized as a Top Nova Scotia Employer for 2019.  Now in its 13th year, Nova Scotia’s Top Employers is a special designation that recognizes employers in the province that lead their industries in offering…

The 2019 Workplace Safety and Insurance System Annual Meeting has been rescheduled. The new meeting date is Wednesday, November 13th from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, located at 101 Wyse Road in Dartmouth.  Co-hosted by…

January 9, 2019 - Due to poor weather conditions, our Sydney office is closing at 1:15 pm today.  WCB Online  is always open.  Please stay safe.

If you are planning to visit the WCB's South Street offices in Halifax on Monday, September 23 before noon, please be advised that access to parking will be restricted while on-site construction work is being carried out. The area will be marked…

UPDATE: June 6, 2 p.m. - As you know, we have been transitioning to our new claims and assessment systems. We are taking the time to get it right, and WCB Online and MyAccount remain offline.  In preparation for the launch of our new…

Employers who have special protection coverage should now have received their annual renewal letter. This year, thanks to our new systems, employers no longer need to fill out a form. As soon as we receive payment, your policy will auto-renew. To…

The news release below was issued by Nova Scotia’s Department of Labour and Advanced Education. As lobster season begins in southwestern Nova Scotia, fishing crews are reminded to make safety a priority. Monday, Nov. 25, kicks off the fishing…

The Cape Breton Partnership, in collaboration with Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia, the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education will host the seventh annual Safety First in Cape Breton Symposium on Wednesday, May 15,…

Safety and Health Week is May 5-11, and is dedicated to highlighting the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home and in the community.  This year’s thought provoking theme is People, Purpose, Passion – Together…