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WCB’s Sharon Robinson, Director of Human Resources, has been recognized with the 2017 HR Award of Excellence, the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources Nova Scotia’s (CPHR Nova Scotia) most prestigious award.Presented in May at the association…

It’s hard to believe, but development of the Workplace Safety Action Plan for Nova Scotia’s Health and Community Services Sectors started over one year ago. What a year it has been!    We began the planning process in 2016 with research…

May 15, 2014 – Halifax, Nova Scotia – Rebate cheques are in the mail for trucking and construction employers whose health and safety programs meet the requirements of a recognized safety accreditation. 1,243 qualifying employers in these two…

The Maximum Assessable / Insurable Earnings (maximum earnings) refers to maximum annual earnings on which premiums are calculated for each worker of a covered employer, and on which benefits are calculated for those who are injured at work. On…

WCB and Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education are sponsors of Safety Services Nova Scotia’s 32nd Annual Workplace Safety Conference being held March 26 and 27 at the Westin Nova Scotian. About 500 frontline supervisors, JOHS…

On January 1st of each year, the WCB adjusts (increases or decreases) long-term benefits by one half of the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for the preceding year.  The Consumer Price Index is essentially a cost-of-living…

On March 6, 2014, the WCB and Department of Labour and Advanced Education, supported by the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, invited fishermen, their families and communities to help form the Safe at Sea Alliance and develop a Fishing…

September 2, 2014 - Halifax, N.S – Demonstrating leadership in workplace safety and return to work programs can reduce the impact of workplace injury as well as the costs of workplace injury insurance, reported the Workers’ Compensation Board as…

The Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Labour and Advanced Education, has appointed Luc Erjavec, Atlantic Vice President of the Canadian Restaurant Association, and Angus Bonnyman, Executive Director of the Christmas Tree…

Psychological injuries are a growing issue in workplaces across Canada. In March, 2014, after significant consultation , the WCB introduced Policy 1.3.9 to better reflect current practice with regard to how psychological injuries are compensated…

Noise induced hearing loss is a complicated issue. Claims have long been very complicated to adjudicate, for a number of reasons such as the fact hearing loss happens over time, and it can be difficult to determine the exact cause. These same…

July 30, 2014 - Halifax, N.S. – With over forty per cent of all workplace injuries for young workers occurring during the summer months, the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) reminds young workers and their employers to focus on…

In a judgement issued March 28, 2014, the Supreme Court of Canada brought clarity to the question of how provincial WCB Acts and Policy apply to federal workers covered under the Government Employees Compensation Act (GECA). The Court found that…

December 12, 2014 (Halifax, NS) - Paula Arab, Workers’ Compensation Board Legal Counsel, has been appointed Queen’s Counsel, one of the highest honours you can receive within the legal profession in Nova Scotia.  The Queen's Counsel…

Injury rate drops to all-time low of 1.86; 35 per cent reduction in serious injury rate since 2005 April 17, 2014 – Halifax, Nova Scotia – Nova Scotia – Nova Scotians made significant progress in 2013 toward reducing the impact of workplace injury…