Nova Scotia is marking the first anniversary of workplace harassment regulations that took effect one year ago, with the province’s labour minister calling on employers to make prevention a priority.… …
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PREMIUM Nova Scotia traffic control firm cleared of $2K penalty after worker filmed drinking on the job
A Nova Scotia traffic control company has had a $2,000 administrative penalty revoked after the Nova Scotia Labour Board accepted evidence — including a video showing a since-resigned road signer… …
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PREMIUM Nova Scotia worker awarded increase in pain rating after 26-year workers’ comp dispute
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Nova Scotia’s workforce logged more than 83,000 additional working days in 2025 compared with the previous year, as fewer workers were hurt on the job and more returned to work… …
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Heat-related injuries have sent 201 Nova Scotians to hospital or off work since 2015
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAs Nova Scotia endured a heat warning last week, WCB Nova Scotia is highlighting the toll heat has taken on workers across the province. Since 2015, 201 Nova Scotians have… …
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Workers’ Compensation Board raises more than $12K for Threads of Life
The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia raised $12,065 in 2026 for Threads of Life, a national charity that supports families affected by workplace fatalities, life-altering injuries and occupational diseases.… …
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PREMIUM Hospital pharmacist’s psychological injury claim denied on appeal
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WCB Nova Scotia shifts payment times in system upgrade
Nova Scotia’s Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) is switching to a new financial system in early September, a move that will change when payments arrive but should not interrupt service to… …



