The WCB's policies are the foundation for the decisions that we make to protect Island workers and employers, and to promote workplace safety.
Our policies contain the rules the WCB applies when interpreting the Workers Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Each policy is listed below by subject:
- General WCB Policies cover topics such as access to information, appeals, and WCB administration
- Claims and Compensation policies explain roles and responsibilities on injured workers’ claims, as well as entitlement to benefits and services to help recover and return to work
- Claims and Compensation policies explain roles and responsibilities on injured workers’ claims, as well as entitlement to benefits and services to help recover and return to work
- Workplace Safety and Prevention policies provide parameters on enforcement activities and safety funding
- Financial policies set out the WCB’s approach to fund management and investment.
Return to Work (POL-93)
The purpose of this policy is to describe how the Workers Compensation Board assists workers in returning to safe and meaningful work following a workplace injury.
Self-Employment Program (POL-11)
The purpose of the policy is to explain how the Workers Compensation Board determines eligibility for a self-employment program and to outline the assistance provided if accepted.
Vocational Rehabilitation (POL-117)
The purpose of this policy is to describe how the Workers Compensation Board assists workers to re-enter the workforce when they have a prolonged loss of earning capacity and suitable work is not available with their employer.