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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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Return-to-Work Procedure Development

Return-to-work procedures set your workplace up for effective return-to-work planning . Good procedures ensures return to work goes smoothly on a day-to-day basis. They spell out who does what, when, and how —from injury reporting to planning,…
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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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Work Capabilities: Definitions and How to Use Them

This page explains standard terms used by WCB and health care providers when planning treatment and return to work. It is written for service providers, and it can help employers and supervisors plan safe transitional duties. Transitional work…
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Building an Effective Return-to-Work Program

  Summary: Introduces the concept of return to work (RTW) programs and their importance for both workers and employers. Highlights the impact of workplace injuries on employees’ physical, mental, and financial well-being, as well as on company…
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WCB Nova Scotia Info Session on Duty to Cooperate Draft Policy

  Summary: Explains the upcoming Duty to Cooperate Policy , effective July 15, 2025 , outlining shared responsibilities among workers, employers, and WCB for early and safe return to work. Reviews three proposed policies: Return to Work…
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Return to Work: Getting back is part of getting better

  Summary: Introduces return to work (RTW) programs, emphasizing the importance of minimizing the impact of workplace injuries on employees’ lives and families. Highlights early intervention , ongoing communication , and education as critical…
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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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From Policy to Practice Preparing for Duty to Cooperate

  Summary: Introduces the new Duty to Cooperate legislation effective July 15, requiring workers, employers, and WCB to actively collaborate throughout the return-to-work process. Explains the shared responsibilities: workers must stay…
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Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)

Nova Scotia’s laws to keep workplaces safe At its heart, Nova Scotia’s OH&S Act and Regulations are about keeping people safe wherever work is happening.  The Safety Branch of the Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills & Immigration…
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