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Employers with high claims costs may pay a surcharge through the WCB’s Surcharge Program.

Some employers consistently have much higher claims costs than others in their industry. To encourage safer workplaces and better return-to-work outcomes, WCB applies a surcharge to their premium rates.

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.

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: