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Psychological Injury Example Claim Scenarios

These fictional scenarios show what’s likely to be covered—and what’s likely not—under Nova Scotia’s Workers’ Compensation Act and the psychological injury policy (PDF) . They’re examples to help you understand how decisions are made across gradual…
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Transitional Work & Accommodations for Psychological Injury

Understand what returning to work can look like Work is an important part of recovery after a psychological injury . Returning can feel stressful, especially while you’re still healing. Knowing what to expect—and seeing examples—can help reduce…
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Employer Webinar: Supporting Safe and Timely Return to Work for GPI

  Summary: Introduces the concept of return to work (RTW) for employees with psychological injuries, highlighting gradual onset psychological injury (GPI) legislation. Explains the importance of addressing stress and coping skills, emphasizing…
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GPI claim journey | Role of Client Care Navigators | Pre-existing conditions

  Summary: Introduces Gradual Onset Psychological Injuries (GPI) as a new compensable condition under WCB Nova Scotia, recognizing mental health injuries that develop over time from ongoing workplace stressors rather than a single traumatic…
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Accommodation with mental health conditions

  Summary: Introduces the upcoming gradual onset psychological injury (GPI) coverage in Nova Scotia and highlights the role of employers in supporting affected workers. Explains the importance of accommodation for workers with psychological…
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An update Gradual Onset Psychological Injury, one month in

  Summary: Provides an overview of the Gradual Onset Psychological Injury (GPI) project in Nova Scotia, highlighting preparation since 2022, consultations with other jurisdictions, and extensive stakeholder engagement including webinars, in…
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Employer webinar: New Service Model and the GPI Claims Process

  Summary: Introduces Gradual Onset Psychological Injuries (GPI) as a newly recognized compensable condition under Nova Scotia’s Workers’ Compensation legislation, addressing mental health impacts that develop over time due to chronic…
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WCB's Employer Webinar on Duty to Cooperate: Getting Creative

  Summary: Outlines the Duty to Cooperate policy effective July 15, highlighting employer and worker responsibilities in facilitating safe and timely return-to-work. Emphasizes early planning, ongoing communication, and collaboration to…
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Gradual Onset Psychological Injuries

Understand what’s covered and how to get help People can experience physical or psychological injuries at work. Psychological injuries may happen suddenly after a traumatic event, or gradually as serious work stressors happen over time. A gradual…
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Traumatic Psychological Injuries

Understand what’s covered and how to get help People can experience physical or psychological injuries at work. Psychological injuries may happen suddenly after a traumatic event, or gradually as serious stressors at work build over time. Traumatic…
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