The Claim Process

Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

The Claim Process

As the employer of an injured worker, you play an important role in your worker's recovery and in the WCB claim process.

To make a decision on your worker's claim, the WCB requires:

An Employer's Report - Form 7 from you.
A Worker's Report - Form 6 from your worker.
A Physician's Report- Form 8 from your worker's doctor or chiropractor.

When a report is filed, the WCB registers the claim and assigns it to an entitlement officer. If more information is required to make a decision, the entitlement officer may contact you, your worker and/or the treating physician.

You will be advised of all claim decisions in writing. If the claim is accepted, your worker may be eligible for benefits and services, and the return to work process will begin.

As an employer, if you do not agree with a decision made on your worker's claim, you have the right to request reconsideration within 90 days from the date of notification.

If the injury causes your worker to lose time from work for more than four weeks, the claim will be transferred to the WCB case management team. This team is made up of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, Occupational Therapists and Case Coordinators, who will work with you, your worker and your worker's health care providers to assist your worker to return to work.

The Employer's Role in the Claim Process

If one of your workers experiences a workplace injury or illness, as an employer you are responsible for:

Reporting the injury within three days from the date of the injury.
Contacting your worker as soon as possible after the injury occurs and maintaining weekly communication throughout your worker's recovery.
Being an active and co-operative participant in the worker's plan for a timely and safe return to work.
Making every reasonable effort to provide suitable employment that is safe, within the worker's physical capabilities and at your worker's pre-injury level of earnings.
Keeping the WCB informed of your worker's return to work plan and progress.

If you have questions about your worker's claim, please contact us. In order to serve you better, please have the following on hand when contacting the WCB:

Your worker's name.
The date of injury
The Entitlement Officer or Case Coordinator's name and phone number.
The case ID number.

More information about managing your worker's claim can be found in the Information for Employers booklet, and our claims policies.

If you can't find what you are looking for, or if you have questions about WCB claims, please contact us.

November 19, 2018

WHMIS 2015 Deadline Approaching

The amended Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and new Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) became law in Canada in 2015. The amendments established new requirements for labels and safety data sheets (SDSs) under Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS). The HPA and HPR regulate suppliers (importers, manufacturers, distributors) while the Workers Compensation Board of PEI regulates the requirements of WHMIS in Island workplaces. “The transition to the new requirements has been implemented in phases, giving employers and workers time to become familiar with new regulations and hazard symbols, and allowing suppliers and distributors time to deplete their stock of existing labels,” said Luanne Gallant, Chief Executive Officer for the Prince Edward Island Workers Compensation Board. The transition phases are coming to an end on November 30, 2018. As of December 1, 2018, all workplaces are expected to be in compliance with the new WHMIS requirements. Workplaces have a number of options to deal with old hazardous products in order to comply with the new requirements:Use up WHMIS 1988 products;Re-label WHMIS 1988 products with a WHMIS 2015 compliant workplace label, and obtain or prepare a WHMIS 2015 compliant SDS;Re-label WHMIS 1988 products with a WHMIS 2015 compliant supplier label, and obtain or prepare a WHMIS 2015 compliant SDS; Safely dispose of WHMIS 1988 products that cannot be brought into compliance with WHMIS 2015.Educate and train workers so they understand the hazards and know how to work safely with hazardous products. Information to help with the transition to the new requirements is available for suppliers, distributors, employers and workers through WHMIS.org and wcb.pe.ca/whmis. Occupational Health and Safety Officers and Education Consultants are available to visit workplaces and can assist employers and workers, so they can better understand their requirements and responsibilities. In addition, the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) offers an online course on WHMIS 2015 for Workers as well as other eCourses on WHMIS. For more information, please visit our website at www.wcb.pe.ca/whmis. Aussi disponible en français.

November 14, 2018

Talking to your Kids about Workplace Safety

This Wednesday, November 14th, is Take Our Kids to Work Day for grade nine students. The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) reminds Islanders that it is an ideal time to teach their children about workplace safety.“Teaching our children about safe work practices is extremely important,” said Stuart Affleck, Chair of the Workers Compensation Board. “This will enable them to develop skills that can protect them throughout their working lives.” The WCB recommends that Islanders participating in Take Our Kids to Work Day discuss the importance of speaking up for safety with their visiting grade nine students. Every worker has the following important workplace safety rights: The right to know about any potential hazards on the job and how to stay safe at work.The right to participate in decision making about workplace safety, and in resolving safety issues at work.The right to refuse unsafe work. The WCB has developed a new resource that will help parents talk to their teenagers about working safe on the job. “There are many conversations we have with our children about safety, and we need to make sure workplace health and safety is also on that list,” said Luanne Gallant, CEO of the Workers Compensation Board. “As parents, it’s important for us to take some time to talk to our kids, to ensure that they know their rights and that they feel confident enough to speak up if they see something that is unsafe.” For more information about workplace safety for youth or to download a copy of the Parent Tips, visit the Young Workers section of the WCB website at wcb.pe.ca/Workplace/YoungWorkers or contact the WCB Youth Education Consultant, Clare Waddell at 368-6357. Aussi disponible en français.

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