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As outlined in our latest Report to the Community , WCB Nova Scotia continued to support workers and employers through the second quarter of 2021, beginning to deliver on new Strategic Priorities, with a significant focus on return to work, and…

As cases of COVID-19 across the province slow and economic restrictions lift, more Nova Scotia workplaces are beginning to reopen, and those that continued to operate are adjusting to a broader range of activities. No matter the scenario,…

The Report highlights the WCB’s funded position of more than 92 per cent at the end of September 2019 – putting a long-time goal of eliminating the unfunded liability within reach. It also includes operational highlights from the quarter,…

HALIFAX, NS – After years of working from a place of financial imbalance, Nova Scotia’s workers’ compensation system is approaching financial sustainability as WCB Nova Scotia ended 2020 in a long-awaited improved financial position.  After…

We have extended paper clearance letters until March 31, 2020. If you are in good standing, you should receive your letter shortly. The letters were mailed December 12th . If you have not received a letter and believe you should have, you can…

WCB Nova Scotia is committed to doing our part to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on Nova Scotians. Working in partnership with the Government of Nova Scotia, we will defer all employer premium payments for three months. Late fees and interest will…

The Annual Meeting for Nova Scotia’s Workplace Safety and Insurance System (WSIS) will be held this year via webinar, and is open to everyone. If you would like to learn more about how the WSIS supports improved injury prevention and return to work…

May 3-9 is Safety and Health Week (formerly NAOSH Week) - a continent-wide initiative to focus employers, employees, partners and the public on the importance of preventing injury and illness in the workplace, at home, and in the community. This…

  Tuesday, April 28th is the International Day of Mourning – a day for people around the world to remember and honour those who have died or been seriously injured at work.  This year, Nova Scotia is in mourning for a different reason…

Regular monthly long-term benefit payment dates for 2021 are now available.   Workers who receive payments by direct deposit can expect to receive funds in their bank accounts by the 12 th  of the month. Paper cheques will be mailed…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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.

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…