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WCB Nova Scotia's offices will operate on the following schedule this 2024 holiday season:  Tuesday, Dec. 24: Closing at noonWednesday, Dec. 25: ClosedThursday, Dec. 26: ClosedFriday, Dec. 27 - Tuesday, Dec. 31: Regular business…

Postal service operations at Canada Post will start again on Tuesday, December 17, with service returning to businesses like the WCB on Thursday, December 19, according to an update on negotiations at Canada Post . We look forward to resuming our…

  Godfrey Jerry is the WCB’s new Chief Operating Officer. Jerry joined the WCB in August 2024, after 22 years with Manulife. During his time with Manulife, his progressive leadership roles spanned much of the operation, culminating in his role…

HALIFAX, NS – WCB Nova Scotia’s regular long-term benefits cheques will be delivered this month. WCB has arranged mail delivery of December’s pension cheques, including PIB and EERB payments, through a one-time special exemption with Canada…

HALIFAX, NS – Lobster fishing in Nova Scotia is safer than it has ever been, but it still takes good decisions by leaders for a safe fishing season.    That’s the message WCB Nova Scotia is bringing to the industry as dumping day…

Postal workers are on strike across the country today. This will mean a disruption in service for those who still rely on paper-based service from WCB Nova Scotia.  We urge workers and employers to take advantage of our online services. What…

WCB Nova Scotia releases first performance report under 2024-2030 Strategic Plan  HALIFAX, NS - WCB Nova Scotia’s latest community report portrays an organization doing business differently, in order to better protect the Nova Scotia…

With WCB’s new service for gradual onset psychological injury underway, we are turning all efforts toward improving results for workers and employers when it comes to supporting return to work (RTW) after a workplace injury has occurred. Supporting…

In our work to protect the Nova Scotia workforce from the impact of injury, health services providers are a key partner. WCB has contracts in place across the province for all health care services that may be needed following workplace injury,…

The Cape Breton office of WCB Nova Scotia is temporarily closed for in-person appointments due to a relocation. Only PMI assessments will continue in the office during this transition.  The branch will remain at 404 Charlotte Street in Sydney,…

The 2024 Workplace Safety and Insurance System (WSIS) annual meeting took place October 10th.  The meeting brings together all of the WSIS partners – WCB Nova Scotia, the province’s Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration, the…

We are pleased to announce that Kerry Kelly is the new Client Relations Officer (CRO) for WCB Nova Scotia. With over 25 years of experience across the organization, Kerry has helped many workers on their journey back to work, giving her a…

Reported suspected fraud or other non-compliance: wcb.ns.ca/tips 833-986-TIPS (8477) Driven by a new Strategic Plan based in accountability and improving value, WCB Nova Scotia has introduced a new service to make it easier for employers, workers,…

In observance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation , WCB offices in Halifax and Sydney will be closed on Monday, September 30. The flag at our Halifax office will fly at half-mast on Monday, September 30. As always, WCB online services …

Earlier in September, the Governor in Council , on the recommendation of the Minister of Labour, Skills and Immigration, appointed two new members to the WCB Nova Scotia Board of Directors. New members include Jenna Brookfield, National…

Progress in injury prevention needs to continue, change is needed in return to work, and service needs to improve – those are the themes of WCB Nova Scotia’s response to the report of the Workers’ Compensation Review Committee. WCB Chief Executive…

Two important amendments to the Workers’ Compensation Act have taken effect, offering more protection against new types of injury, and making things a little easier for those left behind when tragedy strikes. Gradual Onset Psychological Injury WCB…

Today, our partners in Government released the report of the first review of the workers’ compensation system  in our province since 2002. WCB Nova Scotia is grateful for the work of the Nova Scotia Workers’ Compensation Review Committee, and…

Rates for WCB coverage in Nova Scotia are holding steady for 2025, at $2.65 per $100 of assessable payroll. The rate has been stable for more than two decades, as we work to ensure a financially sustainable system for the long term.  Under Nova…

Registration is now open for the Workplace Safety and Insurance System (WSIS) 2024 Annual Meeting. A virtual attendance option is available.  The meeting will take place on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. at…

HALIFAX, NS – WCB Nova Scotia’s Board of Directors has approved the policy that will guide WCB claim decisions for psychological injury claims, including claims for gradual onset psychological injuries, which the WCB will cover starting on…

HALIFAX, NS – WCB Nova Scotia has hit another milestone in its preparations to support gradual onset psychological injury coverage starting on September 1st. WCB has secured four new expert service providers to gather information and mediate…

The latest edition of Safe and Secure  is now available. In this edition, you’ll find a link to our new RTW toolkits for workers and employers, which offer step-by-step advice on how to achieve safe and timely return to work after physical and…

HALIFAX, NS – WCB Nova Scotia has secured three new and essential mental health and wellness service provider agreements, as they prepare to protect workers and employers in our province from more types of workplace injury starting this…

WCB returns to strategic leadership in Health Services as Dr. Manoj Vohra departs   After serving for six years as WCB Nova Scotia’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Manoj Vohra will be leaving the WCB when his current contract expires near the end…