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.
Use this form to notify us of any changes in your business status.
Application form for the Alternative Assessment Procedure (AAP) for Interjurisdictional Trucking and Transport
WCB Nova Scotia coverage overview for firefighters.
As an employer, you must report your payroll and pay premiums on time. If you don’t, WCB will estimate your payroll amount and bill your premium based on the estimated amount.
Having clearance means that a business—whether it’s your own, one you subcontract to, or one you’ve hired—has WCB Nova Scotia coverage in case a workplace injury happens.
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.
WCB’s Approved Rate Range Framework: