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Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

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The Workers Compensation Board is committed to improving transparency and accountability in our organization.

As one step in the process, routine disclosure information is publicly available:
Disclosure Reports for the CEO and the WCB Chair provide on-line monthly reports of their expenses.

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Hide \| Web Publishing Date:	OCT 2019 22-Nov-2019	NOV 2019 20-Dec-2019	DEC 2019 22-Jan-2020
Cheryl Paynter, Chief Executive Officer	2019-11-18
Stuart Affleck, Chair	2019-11-18

November 05, 2019

Workers Compensation Board of PEI announces Surplus Distribution and 2020 average rate reduction

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) has once again reduced the average assessment rate for Island employers. The average assessment rate for 2020 will be $1.52 per $100 of payroll which is a six cent decrease from the 2019 rate. The required average assessment rate is $1.60, based on budgeted costs and investment returns, but because of its strong funded position, the WCB was able to apply an eight cent downward funding policy adjustment to achieve a rate of $1.52 for 2020. Also in accordance with our Funding Policy, a surplus distribution may be considered if the funding status is greater than 140%. The funding status at December 31, 2018 was 146.3 %. As a result, the Board has approved a $20 million surplus distribution to employers. At this time a surplus distribution is not anticipated in 2020. “Our funding policy establishes a framework to help us achieve long term financial sustainability,” said Stuart Affleck, Chair of the Workers Compensation Board. “The surplus distribution and rate decrease are measures taken to bring the funding status closer to the target range of 100-125%.” All Island employers will be advised of their individual assessment rates in December 2019, which are based on the costs of claims and the risks of workplace injury in their industries. For more information on the assessment rate groups, please visit wcb.pe.ca/2020rates. The surplus will be distributed to eligible employers in December 2019. For more information on the most frequently asked questions related to the surplus, visit wcb.pe.ca/surplus. The workers compensation system is a balance of employer and worker interests. Over the past few years, the WCB has introduced many enhancements in coverage for workers all while decreasing the average assessment rate. This includes the increases to the lump sum death benefit; definition to impairment expanded to include psychological impairments such as PTSD; addition of an Annuity program; Presumptive coverage for firefighters for certain cancers and heart injuries and amendments to the OHS Act and Regulations to include provisions for workplace harassment. There were also a number of recent policy changes that enhanced benefits to workers. Aussi disponible en français.

October 31, 2019

New App for Health and Safety Information

The Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island (PEI), in collaboration with the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), has launched a new app to help Islanders better access workplace health and safety information. The new app provides mobile access to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and provides relevant, up-to-date information on 20 common health and safety topics, with further topics to be developed over the coming years. In addition to the new mobile app, WCB has also created a web version that provides users with a consistent look and feel when navigating on a desktop or laptop computer. “The new mobile app provides quick and easy access to key information that will help keep Island workplaces safe said Cheryl Paynter, WCB’s CEO. “This means that wherever employers and workers are working, they can find information on health and safety requirements at their fingertips,” Paynter added. “We were pleased to work with WCB PEI to develop their new mobile app and website,” said Gerry Culina, Manager, General Health and Safety Services, CCOHS. “With changing workforces and advances in technology, it is important to continue to offer new ways to access safety information and resources.” Current app topics include: confined spaces, duties of employers and workers, fall protection, impairment, noise, violence in the workplace and working alone. Each topic links to related resources, such as summaries, legislative interpretations, prevention updates and hazard alerts. The app does not presently address all workplace health and safety legislation; therefore users should always refer back to the legislation or regulation for specific requirements that relate to their applicable industry. The PEI Guide to OHS Legislation app is free and can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play, depending on the type of device you use – search for “PEI OHS Guide.” More information can also be found on our website at wcb.pe.ca/ohsguide. Aussi disponible en français.

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Hide \| Web Publishing Date:	JUL 2019 21-Aug-2019	AUG 2019 23-Sep-2019	SEP 2019 22-Oct-2019
Cheryl Paynter, Chief Executive Officer	N/A	2019-09-19	2019-10-15
Tory Kennedy, Acting Chief Executive Officer	2019-08-14	N/A	N/A
Stuart Affleck, Chair	2019-08-14	2019-09-19	2019-10-15

Hide \| Web Publishing Date:	APR 2019 22-May-2019	MAY 2019 21-Jun-2019	JUN 2019 22-Jul-2019
Tory Kennedy, Acting Chief Executive Officer	2019-05-17	2019-06-18	2019-07-18
Stuart Affleck, Chair	2019-05-17	2019-06-18	2019-07-18

Hide \| Web Publishing Date:	JAN 2019 22-Feb-2019	FEB 2019 21-Mar-2019	MAR 2019 23-Apr-2019
Luanne Gallant, Chief Executive Officer	2019-02-15	2019-03-15	2019-04-16
Stuart Affleck, Chair	2019-02-15	2019-03-15	2019-04-16

Hide \| Web Publishing Date:	OCT 2018 22-Nov-2018	NOV 2018 21-Dec-2018	DEC 2018 22-Jan-2019
Luanne Gallant, Chief Executive Officer	2018-11-20	2018-12-21	2019-01-16
Stuart Affleck, Chair	2018-11-20	2018-12-21	2019-01-16

Hide \| Web Publishing Date:	JUL 2018 22-Aug-2018	AUG 2018 24-Sep-2018	SEP 2018 22-Oct-2018
Luanne Gallant, Chief Executive Officer	2018-08-21	2018-09-17	2018-10-22
Stuart Affleck, Chair	2018-08-21	2018-09-17	2018-10-22

Hide \| Web Publishing Date:	APR 2018 22-May-2018	MAY 2018 21-Jun-2018	JUN 2018 23-Jul-2018
Luanne Gallant, Chief Executive Officer	2018-05-11	2018-06-19	2018-07-17
Stuart Affleck, Chair	2018-05-11	2018-06-19	2018-07-17

Hide \| Web Publishing Date:	JAN 2018 21-Feb-2018	FEB 2018 21-Mar-2018	MAR 2018 23-Apr-2018
Luanne Gallant, Chief Executive Officer	2018-02-16	2018-03-21	2018-04-11
Stuart Affleck, Chair	2018-02-16	2018-03-21	2018-04-11

Hide \| Web Publishing Date:	OCT 2017 22-Nov-2017	NOV 2017 20-Dec-2017	DEC 2017 22-Jan-2017
Luanne Gallant, Chief Executive Officer	2017-11-17	2017-12-14	2018-01-17
Stuart Affleck, Chair	2017-11-17	2017-12-14	2018-01-17

Hide \| Web Publishing Date:	JUL 2017 22-Aug-2017	AUG 2017 22-Sep-2017	SEP 2017 23-Oct-2017
Luanne Gallant, Chief Executive Officer	2017-08-16	2017-09-19	2017-10-17
Stuart Affleck, Chair	2017-08-16	2017-09-19	2017-10-17

Hide \| Web Publishing Date:	APR 2017 19-May-2017	MAY 2017 21-Jun-2017	JUN 2017 24-Jul-2017
Luanne Gallant, Chief Executive Officer	2017-05-19	2017-06-13	2017-07-17
Stuart Affleck, Chair	2017-05-19	2017-06-13	2017-07-17

Hide \| Web Publishing Date:	JAN 2017 22-Feb-2017	FEB 2017 21-Mar-2017	MAR 2017 25-Apr-2017
Luanne Gallant, Chief Executive Officer	2017-02-21	2017-03-13	2017-04-12
Stuart Affleck, Chair	2017-02-21	2017-03-13	2017-04-12

Hide \| Web Publishing Date:	OCT 2016 22-Nov-2016	NOV 2016 20-Dec-2016	DEC 2016 20-Jan-2016
Luanne Gallant, Chief Executive Officer	2016-11-18	2016-12-19	2017-01-17
Stuart Affleck, Chair	2016-11-18	2016-12-19	2017-01-17

Hide \| Web Publishing Date:	JUL 2016 22-Aug-2016	AUG 2016 22-Sep-2016	SEP 2016 24-Oct-2016
Luanne Gallant, Chief Executive Officer	2016-08-18	2016-09-16	2016-10-19
Stuart Affleck, Chair	2016-08-18	2016-09-16	2016-10-19

Hide \| Web Publishing Date:	APR 2016 20-May-2016	MAY 2016 21-Jun-2016	JUN 2016 21-Jul-2016
Luanne Gallant, Chief Executive Officer	2016-05-18	2016-06-16	2016-07-20
Stuart Affleck, Chair	2016-05-18	2016-06-16	2016-07-20

Hide \| Web Publishing Date:	JAN 2016 22-Feb-2016	FEB 2016 21-Mar-2016	MAR 2016 21-Apr-2016
Luanne Gallant, Acting Chief Executive Officer	2016-02-19	2016-03-15	2016-04-14
Stuart Affleck, Chair	2016-02-19	2016-03-15	2016-04-14

Hide \| Web Publishing Date:	APR 2015 22-May-2015	MAY 2015 19-Jun-2015	JUN 2015 22-Jul-2015
Sharon Cameron, Chief Executive Officer	2015-05-22	2015-06-19	2015-07-22
Nancy Guptill, Chair	2015-05-22	2015-06-19	2015-07-22

Hide \| Web Publishing Date:	OCT 2015 23-Nov-2015	NOV 2015 21-Dec-2015	DEC 2015 22-Jan-2016
Sharon Cameron, Chief Executive Officer	2015-11-20	N/A	N/A
Luanne Gallant, Acting Chief Executive Officer	2015-11-20	2015-12-17	2016-01-21
Stuart Affleck, Chair	2015-11-20	2015-12-17	2016-01-21

Hide \| Web Publishing Date:	JUL 2015 21-Aug-2015	AUG 2015 22-Sep-2015	SEP 2015 22-Oct-2015
Sharon Cameron, Chief Executive Officer	2015-08-21	N/A	N/A
Luanne Gallant, Acting Chief Executive Officer	2015-08-21	2015-09-16	2015-10-21
Nancy Guptill, Chair	2015-08-21	2015-09-16	2015-10-21
Stuart Affleck, Chair	N/A	N/A	2015-10-21