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.
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:
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.
WCB’s Rate Model
WCB’s Approved Rate Range Framework:
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.
Employer Rights and Responsibilities During a Claim
As an employer, if a worker is hurt on the job, you play an important role in their recovery—and if time off is needed—their return to work. You also have rights and responsibilities during the claims process.
Safety Responsibilities for Employers
Safety is the law in Nova Scotia
As an employer in Nova Scotia, you have 2 main responsibilities.
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.
Legislation
Workers' Compensation Act
The Workers’ Compensation Act is the law that governs workers’ compensation in Nova Scotia. It sets the rules WCB Nova Scotia must follow—along with related regulations and policies—for:
Appealing a Claim Decision
The appeal process—what it is and how it works
When WCB makes a decision—whether on a claim, your industry classification, or your rate—it’s based on the information we have (including medical records, when relevant) and the laws and rules set