Breadcrumb Home / News Breadcrumb Home / News News Check out the latest news from WCB Nova Scotia Viewing all news stories 2019 Regular monthly long term benefit payment dates for 2020 Dec 19 19 Regular monthly long-term benefit payment dates for 2020 are now available. Workers who receive payments by direct deposit can expect to receive funds in their bank accounts by the 12th of the month. Paper cheques will be mailed by the… Register now for the 2019 Workplace Health and Safety Conference April 15 16 Together with our partners at the Department of Labour and Advanced Education, WCB Nova Scotia is pleased to be a presenting sponsor for Safety Services Nova Scotia’s 37th annual Workplace Health & Safety Conference on April 15 and 16 at the… OFFICE CLOSURE Halifax and Sydney offices closed due to storm Feb 13 19 Our Halifax and Sydney offices will be closed for the day due to poor weather conditions. WCB Online is always open. Please stay safe. New WCB systems to launch this June March 19 19 This June, WCB Nova Scotia will replace its core operating systems, marking a major milestone in its modernization and overall business transformation . The outgoing systems are now more than 25 years old, and still require the organization… MyAccount Planned System Maintenance Dec 19 19 Employers please note that MyAccount will be unavailable from 4:30 p.m. December 31, 2019 until 8 a.m. January 3, 2020 for planned system maintenance. WCB Online for workers and service providers will remain available during this time. If you… MyAccount now available for employers June 27 19 The new MyAccount is now available for employers. Over the next week, system-generated emails will be sent to all MyAccount users prompting you to reset your password to gain access to the new system. If you would like to log in to the new… First Responders Symposium set for May 28th WCB Nova Scotia is hosting a First Responder Symposium in Dartmouth on May 28th to connect organizations and individuals from across the province, to help us develop workplace mental health resources for workers in front-line emergency service… DELAYED OPENING WCB Nova Scotias Halifax office will open at 10 am Feb 8 19 February 8, 2019 - Due to poor weather conditions our Halifax office will open at 10 a.m. WCB Online is always open. Please stay safe. Amendments Support Volunteer Firefighters Oct 17 19 Today, the Department of Labour and Advanced Education amended the Workers’ Compensation Act to ensure all volunteer firefighters have access to WCB coverage, including cancer and PTSD presumption. The changes will also expand the definition… 2019 Holiday Schedule We're pleased to share our holiday hours for 2019. Please note that our offices will be open/closed this holiday season as follows: Tuesday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) - Closing at noon Wednesday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) - Closed… More Support for Home Care Improved Safety July 18 2019 News release from the Department of Health and Wellness: Government is taking steps to make sure Nova Scotians who want to continue living at home have the support they need, while the people who care for them have the right tools to do their… Pagination First page « First Previous page ‹ Previous Page 1 2 Last updated: 2025-10-22
Regular monthly long term benefit payment dates for 2020 Dec 19 19 Regular monthly long-term benefit payment dates for 2020 are now available. Workers who receive payments by direct deposit can expect to receive funds in their bank accounts by the 12th of the month. Paper cheques will be mailed by the…
Register now for the 2019 Workplace Health and Safety Conference April 15 16 Together with our partners at the Department of Labour and Advanced Education, WCB Nova Scotia is pleased to be a presenting sponsor for Safety Services Nova Scotia’s 37th annual Workplace Health & Safety Conference on April 15 and 16 at the…
OFFICE CLOSURE Halifax and Sydney offices closed due to storm Feb 13 19 Our Halifax and Sydney offices will be closed for the day due to poor weather conditions. WCB Online is always open. Please stay safe.
New WCB systems to launch this June March 19 19 This June, WCB Nova Scotia will replace its core operating systems, marking a major milestone in its modernization and overall business transformation . The outgoing systems are now more than 25 years old, and still require the organization…
MyAccount Planned System Maintenance Dec 19 19 Employers please note that MyAccount will be unavailable from 4:30 p.m. December 31, 2019 until 8 a.m. January 3, 2020 for planned system maintenance. WCB Online for workers and service providers will remain available during this time. If you…
MyAccount now available for employers June 27 19 The new MyAccount is now available for employers. Over the next week, system-generated emails will be sent to all MyAccount users prompting you to reset your password to gain access to the new system. If you would like to log in to the new…
First Responders Symposium set for May 28th WCB Nova Scotia is hosting a First Responder Symposium in Dartmouth on May 28th to connect organizations and individuals from across the province, to help us develop workplace mental health resources for workers in front-line emergency service…
DELAYED OPENING WCB Nova Scotias Halifax office will open at 10 am Feb 8 19 February 8, 2019 - Due to poor weather conditions our Halifax office will open at 10 a.m. WCB Online is always open. Please stay safe.
Amendments Support Volunteer Firefighters Oct 17 19 Today, the Department of Labour and Advanced Education amended the Workers’ Compensation Act to ensure all volunteer firefighters have access to WCB coverage, including cancer and PTSD presumption. The changes will also expand the definition…
2019 Holiday Schedule We're pleased to share our holiday hours for 2019. Please note that our offices will be open/closed this holiday season as follows: Tuesday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) - Closing at noon Wednesday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) - Closed…
More Support for Home Care Improved Safety July 18 2019 News release from the Department of Health and Wellness: Government is taking steps to make sure Nova Scotians who want to continue living at home have the support they need, while the people who care for them have the right tools to do their…