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Return to Work for Psychological Injury

Return-to-work planning and support Whether someone experiences a physical or psychological injury, work is a critical part of recovery—and a key milestone in recovery from any mental health issue or psychological injury is being able to work. We’re…
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Return to Work for Psychological Injury - Employer Guide

Return-to-work planning and support Whether someone experiences a physical or psychological injury , work is a critical part of recovery—and a key milestone in recovery from any mental health issue or psychological injury is being able to work. Our…
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Return to work - Getting Started pdf

This document outlines the importance of safe and timely return-to-work practices for injured employees in Nova Scotia, emphasizing benefits for both employees and employers.
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Return to Work Toolkit pdf

A guide for healthy recovery from psychological workplace injury.
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Return to Work and Duty to Cooperate - Final Policy Decision and Supporting Rationale pdf

Final policy decision and supporting rationale for the 2025 policy change to return to work and duty to cooperate. 

Return to Work Overview: Hospitality Industry pdf

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Return to Work

Return to work is an important part of the claims process Whether an injury is physical or psychological, work is part of a healthy recovery. In fact, most workplace injuries don’t need to result in time away from work—especially when supports and…
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A worker returns back to work after a workplace injury.

Return to Work Planning for Employers

As an employer, you play a key role in helping workers who are injured or ill get back to work early and safely. An effective plan supports healing, reduces time lost, and can lower your premium costs. A safe return takes teamwork. You, the worker,…
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Media Backgrounder - Winter Workplace Injuries in Nova Scotia pdf

Every winter, hundreds of Nova Scotia workers are injured by snow and ice – and this winter, that’s happening more than usual. WCB's analysis of more than 3,000 claims shows a consistent, predictable pattern: injuries spike one to three days after…

Duty to Cooperate - Worker Fact Sheet pdf

Worker fact sheet for Duty to Cooperate policy changes.
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