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.
Conditions of Entitlement (POL-71)
The purpose of this policy is to explain how the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) determines whether a claim meets the conditions for entitlement to compensation benefits.
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.
Decision Making (POL-160)
This policy explains how the Workers Compensation Board makes decisions on claims.
Disclosure of Occupational Health and Safety Information (POL-161)
The purpose of this policy is to explain the types of information the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) may disclose publicly about Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) matters, including investigations and inspections.
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.
Employer Role in Worker Recovery and Return to Work (POL-165)
The purpose of this policy is to set out the essential role and responsibilities of the employer in an injured worker’s recovery and return to work.
Extended Wage Loss Benefits (POL-85)
The purpose of this policy is to explain how the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) determines entitlement to extended wage loss benefits, and how the benefits are calculated, paid and adjusted.
Federal Government Employees (POL-140)
This policy describes how claims for federal government employees in Prince Edward Island are adjudicated.
Finance and Administration (POL-121)
The policy outlines the process used to approve, develop, and maintain the policies of the Workers Compensation Board.