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Automotive / Retail Gasoline Sector in Nova Scotia

Prevent injury in your industry Gas stations, auto repair and maintenance shops, auto part sales—they’re all part of Nova Scotia’s automotive and retail gasoline industry. Working around engines and chemicals leads to all sorts of job hazards,…
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Work-Connected Recovery

Understanding the Work-Connected Recovery Program—for health care service providers. Work-connected recovery helps people injured at work get care faster as they recover and safely return to work. The program connects health care providers across…
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Understanding Transitional Work pdf

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How can transitional duties help me stay at work? video

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Prescription Drug Coverage for Workers

If you’re hurt at work, WCB covers prescription drugs related to your injury, to help you get better and return to work. We do this through a partnership with Medavie Blue Cross, which allows pharmacies to bill WCB directly. This means you won’t…
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Policy Consultation Webinar: Extended Earnings Replacement Benefit Reviews (Mar. 4)

  Summary: Explains recent amendments to the Workers’ Compensation Act introduced through Bill 144 that affect Extended Earnings Replacement Benefit (EERB) reviews. Outlines the change allowing WCB to review EERB claims at any time, replacing…
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Policy Consultation Webinar: Extended Earnings Replacement Benefit Reviews (Mar. 2)

  Summary: Explains recent amendments to the Workers’ Compensation Act introduced through Bill 144 that affect Extended Earnings Replacement Benefit (EERB) reviews. Outlines the change allowing WCB to review EERB claims at any time, replacing…
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Duty to Cooperate

Working together for an early and safe return to work If a workplace injury happens, you’re not alone. Whether you’re a worker, employer, or health care provider, the WCB is here to support you every step of the way. The Stronger Workplaces for Nova…
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WCB Rate Setting Webinar

  Who it's for: Employers, finance staff, and safety or HR professionals who manage WCB accounts What you'll learn: How WCB determines employer premium rates The factors that influence premiums: industry rate, experience rating, and your…
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Extended Earnings Replacement Benefit (EERB)

WCB’s first goal after a workplace injury is always to support a worker's recovery and safe return to work. Most workers return to work with the help of medical treatment, workplace accommodations, return-to-work support, and in some cases…
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