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.
Assessable Payroll and Assessment Billing (POL-14)
The purpose of this policy is to explain how an employer reports payroll to the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) and how WCB assessments are billed.
Audit of Employer Accounts (POL-45)
The purpose of this policy is to describe employer responsibility with respect to the audit of their operational and financial records by the Workers Compensation Board.
Cost Relief For Employers (POL-58)
The purpose of this policy is to explain how claim costs are divided between the employer and the rate group when recovery is prolonged due in part to an accident and in part to a cause other than an accident.
Employer Registration (POL-19)
The purpose of this policy is to set out the registration requirements for employers to establish and maintain workers compensation coverage.
Optional Coverage (POL-125)
The purpose of this policy is to explain how employers who are not required to have workers compensation coverage may obtain optional coverage.
Personal Coverage (POL-22)
The purpose of this policy is to explain who may be eligible to apply for personal coverage, the application process and the conditions of personal coverage.
Self Insured Employer - Administration Fee (POL-123)
The purpose of this policy is to explain how the Workers Compensation Board determines fees to administer compensation claims for self-insured employers.
Setting Assessment Rates (POL-23)
The purpose of this policy is to explain how the Workers Compensation Board sets assessment rates for employers.