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Workers’ Compensation
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The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia has launched a redesigned corporate website aimed at simplifying access to information about workplace injuries, return-to-work programs and prevention services. The new site… …
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PREMIUM Canada’s Wonderland worker’s constructive dismissal claim allowed to proceed despite WSIA application
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
WorkSafeNB keeps lowest assessment rate, returns $53 million to employers
WorkSafeNB will hold its 2026 average assessment rate at $1.10 per $100 of payroll while returning $53.2 million to eligible New Brunswick employers through performance refunds, the compensation board announced… …
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PREMIUM Alberta employer wins appeal over hip osteoarthritis claim in conveyor belt injury
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PREMIUM Tribunal rejects bus driver’s claim for permanent impairment assessment of shoulder injury
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
Nova Scotia to cut workers’ compensation rates in 2027, boost injured worker benefits
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberNova Scotia will reduce workers’ compensation rates for employers in 2027, the first rate cut in more than 30 years, while significantly increasing benefits for injured workers, the provincial government… …
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Mental Health & WellbeingOHS LawWorkplace Safety
PREMIUM WCAT upholds 40% impairment rating for B.C. worker’s psychological disability
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Regulations & ComplianceWorkplace Safety
WSIB cuts premium rates to lowest level in 50 years for Ontario businesses
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board will reduce average premium rates for Ontario businesses to $1.23 per $100 of insurable payroll in 2026, down from $1.25 in 2025, the agency… …
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PREMIUM Injured Alberta worker granted disability benefits, but claim for sleep apnea denied
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