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.
Third Party Actions (POL-87)
The purpose of this policy is to describe third party actions and to explain when an injured worker has the option to either claim compensation from the Workers Compensation Board or sue a third party.
Time Limit for Workers to File a Claim (POL-90)
The purpose of this policy is to explain the time limit for filing claims to the Workers Compensation Board.
Transportation Assistance (POL-73)
The purpose of this policy is to explain the criteria for authorization of transportation assistance, including vehicle modifications, which may be required as a result of a work-related injury.
Travel and Related Expenses (POL-03)
The purpose of the policy is to explain how the Workers Compensation Board provides support to workers for travel and related expenses resulting from their workplace injuries.
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.
Worker (POL-74)
The purpose of this policy is to explain who may be eligible for compensation as a worker under the Workers Compensation Act.
Worker Role In Recovery and Return to Work (POL-76)
The purpose of this policy is to set out the essential role and responsibilities that injured workers have in their recovery and return to work.
Workplace Safety and Prevention (POL-50)
The purpose of this policy is to explain how occupational health and safety legislation is administered for federal workplaces in Prince Edward Island.