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WorkSafeBC holds premium rate at $1.55 for ninth straight year

by Todd Humber January 6, 2026

written by Todd Humber January 6, 2026

WorkSafeBC will maintain its average base premium rate at $1.55 per $100 of assessable payroll in 2026, marking the ninth consecutive year without change to the rate employers pay for…

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at Safety News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

WorkSafeBC holds premium rate at $1.55 for ninth straight year

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