Nova Scotia workers suffered fewer on-the-job injuries in 2024 than at any point in the province’s recorded history, according to the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) of Nova Scotia’s 2025 Strategic… …
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The Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) of Nova Scotia has been named one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers for 2026, an annual designation awarded by Mediacorp Canada Inc. to leading employers… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
Nova Scotia launches first review of workers’ compensation appeals system since 1999
Nova Scotia is reviewing how injured workers and employers challenge workers’ compensation decisions — the first full look at the system in more than 25 years. The provincial Department of… …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
Nova Scotia workers returning to jobs faster as injury support times improve
Nova Scotia’s workplace injury insurer is contacting injured workers more quickly and getting them back to work sooner, according to new performance data for February. The Workers’ Compensation Board of… …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
Snow and ice workplace injuries up 40 per cent in Nova Scotia this winter
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberSnow and ice-related workplace injuries are running roughly 40 per cent above last winter’s pace in Nova Scotia, according to new data from WCB Nova Scotia released Feb. 24. WCB… …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
Nova Scotia records 22 workplace deaths in 2025 as occupational disease cases rise
Twenty-two Nova Scotians died at work or as a result of their work in 2025, with occupational disease fatalities more than doubling compared to the previous year, according to the… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
Nova Scotia workers’ compensation board reports 81% return-to-work rate within 90 days
The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia says 81 per cent of injured workers returned to work within 90 days in January, marking the first time the province has exceeded… …
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Features & AnalysisLegislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
WCB Nova Scotia sets higher performance targets after strong 2025 results
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia has raised its performance targets for 2026 after exceeding most of its goals in 2025, according to the organization’s newly released operational plan.… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
WCB Nova Scotia updates code of conduct to align with harassment regulations
WCB Nova Scotia has refreshed its code of conduct to reinforce expectations for respectful interactions with staff and align with the province’s workplace harassment regulations. The updated code applies to… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
WCB Nova Scotia adds 83,000 working days through faster injury recovery
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNova Scotia’s workers’ compensation board returned injured workers to their jobs faster in 2025, adding 83,000 working days to the province’s labour force compared to the previous year. The Workers’… …



