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Workers would choose lump sums for higher impairment ratings under Nova Scotia proposal
Injured workers in Nova Scotia with permanent impairment ratings above 30 per cent would be able to choose between a lump sum and regular payments under proposed changes to a… …
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Features & AnalysisPeople on the MoveWorkplace Safety
Saeed El-Darahali ends five-year term as WCB Nova Scotia chair
Saeed El-Darahali will complete his five-year term as chair of the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB) board of directors on Nov. 6, 2026, capping a tenure that included… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
Nova Scotia cuts lost workdays from injuries to record low
More injured workers in Nova Scotia are staying connected to their jobs while they recover, driving the number of days lost to workplace injury down to its lowest level on… …
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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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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
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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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
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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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
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… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
Nova Scotia WCB asks employers to weigh in on digital tools
The Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) of Nova Scotia is asking employers to share feedback on its online services, including the MyAccount platform, as part of a review running from July… …



