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Industries that Require Workplace Injury Insurance Coverage
If your industry appears in the list below, you must register for workplace injury insurance with WCB Nova Scotia. Important notes Mandatory coverage is set in the Workers’ Compensation Act and General Regulations. The need to have coverage…
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Workplace Injury Insurance
WCB administers Nova Scotia’s workers’ compensation system under the Workers’ Compensation Act . We provide no-fault workplace injury insurance coverage that protects both employers and workers. Just like other types of insurance, we pay for peace…
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Insurance Rates and Premiums
WCB provides workplace injury insurance to help protect both employers and workers when injuries happen on the job. For this protection, you pay premiums based on your assigned rate. Like most insurance, the rate you pay is based on risk and…
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About WCB Nova Scotia
WCB protects Nova Scotia’s workforce. We are the province’s provider of workplace injury insurance. Every day, we prevent workplace injury. When it happens, we help the people whose lives it touches, supporting an early and safe return to work. We…
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WCB Overview
WCB protects Nova Scotia’s workforce. We are the province’s provider of workplace injury insurance. Every day, we prevent workplace injury. When it happens, we support those whose lives it touches, and champion an early and safe return to work. We…
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WCB Survey pdf
This Survey has a series of questions to get you thinking about safety in your workplace
Do You Need WCB Coverage for Your Business?
WCB Nova Scotia provides workplace injury insurance to employers. For most businesses, WCB coverage is mandatory by law. When coverage is not mandatory, WCB offers optional coverage to protect your workers and your business. …
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How Assessment Rates are Set
Your WCB rate is the amount you pay for workplace injury insurance premiums. It’s calculated per $100 of of your payroll. For example, $2.65 rate means $2.65 for every $100 you pay in wages. The rate is based on: The industry you’re in Your company…
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WCB Firefighter Coverage pdf
WCB Nova Scotia coverage overview for firefighters.
Application for the Alternative Assessment Procedure (AAP) for Interjurisdictional Trucking and Transport pdf
Application form for the Alternative Assessment Procedure (AAP) for Interjurisdictional Trucking and Transport