WCB Policy
Clear rules. Fair decisions. Safer workplaces.
WCB policies are rules that guide how the WCB makes decisions. WCB Policy works together with the Workers’ Compensation Act.
Application for the Alternative Assessment Procedure (AAP) for Interjurisdictional Trucking and Transport
Application form for the Alternative Assessment Procedure (AAP) for Interjurisdictional Trucking and Transport
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AAP_Form.pdf
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WCB Firefighter Coverage
WCB Nova Scotia coverage overview for firefighters.
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WCB-Firefighter-Coverage.pdf
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Payment and Reporting
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.
Clearance Letters
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.
WCB Safety Certified
WCB Safety Certified is an official certification that confirms your workplace safety and return-to-work programs meet WCB Nova Scotia standards.
Conditional Surcharge Refund Program
Employers with high claims costs may pay a surcharge through the WCB’s Surcharge Program.
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.
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.
About WCB Nova Scotia
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 help the people whose lives it touches, supporting an early and safe return to work.