WorkSafeBC will hold a virtual public hearing on Nov. 25 to gather feedback on proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. The hearing will run in two sessions… …
Workers’ Compensation
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Mental Health & WellbeingOHS LawWorkplace Safety
Family death ruled main cause in worker’s rejected mental injury claim
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAn Alberta worker’s compensation claim for a workplace psychological injury was denied after medical experts concluded the death of a family member — not alleged harassment by her manager —… …
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The Ontario Divisional Court has upheld a Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) decision allowing a former Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) bus operator to pursue workplace injury benefits nearly three… …
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The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia reported 234 time-loss days per 100 covered workers in October, the lowest rate in the organization’s history and a drop from 238 days… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
WCB Nova Scotia relocates head office to Dartmouth on Nov. 17
The Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia will move its head office to 137 Venture Run in Dartmouth on Nov. 17, 2025. The organization’s Cape Breton office will remain at… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
WSIB returns $2 billion to Ontario businesses in fall rebate
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board has returned $2 billion in surplus funds to eligible Ontario businesses, marking the second rebate distribution in 2025 and the third in the organization’s… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
WorkSafeBC launches online tool for worker expense reimbursement
WorkSafeBC has introduced a new online tool that allows injured workers to submit expense reimbursement requests at any time through their online services account. The tool, launched in late October,… …
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Features & AnalysisOHS LawWorkplace Safety
B.C. tribunal backs employer termination despite worker’s safety complaints
An employer successfully defended against a prohibited action claim by documenting years of performance issues unrelated to a worker’s safety complaints, according to a recent Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal ruling… …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
WCB shows consistent numbers for first eight months at Saskatchewan school board
By Michael Oleksyn | Prince Albert Daily Herald The number of workplace incidents causing injury in the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division remains consistent year over year during the first eight… …
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OHS LawWorkplace Safety
WCB appeal overturns decision deeming injured worker in Alberta fit for receptionist role
The Appeals Commission for Alberta Workers’ Compensation has overturned a decision that deemed an injured worker employable as a part-time vehicle dealership receptionist, finding the position inconsistent with the worker’s… …


