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.
Repetitive Strain Injuries (POL-91)
The purpose of this policy is to explain how the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) determines whether an injury or condition is considered to be a work-related repetitive strain injury.
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.
Safety Association Funding (POL-149)
The purpose of the policy is to explain how: • Safety associations apply for and receive funding from the Workers Compensation Board (WCB). • The WCB evaluates and monitors safety associations who have received funding from the WCB. • The WCB collects the funding amount from employers in the industry represented by the safety association.
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.
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.
Setting Assessment Rates (POL-23)
The purpose of this policy is to explain how the Workers Compensation Board sets assessment rates for employers.
Special Equipment and Home Modifications (POL-131)
The purpose of this policy is to explain the criteria for authorization of home modifications and special equipment that may be required as a result of a work-related injury.
Support for Personal Independence (POL-82)
The purpose of the policy is to explain how the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) supports eligible workers with allowances for personal care, independent living and respite care.
Survivor Benefits (POL-12)
The purpose of the policy is to describe the benefits payable to a worker’s dependants, including a surviving spouse, a child, and any other person who may be entitled to benefits, under the Workers Compensation Act, resulting from the death of a worker due to a workplace injury.
Temporary Wage Loss Benefits (POL-86)
The purpose of this policy is to explain how the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) determines entitlement to temporary wage loss benefits, and how benefits are calculated and paid.