Who has to register?
You must register with the WCB if you operate a business in Prince Edward Island and employ one or more workers on a regular, part-time, or contract basis. As outlined in the Workers Compensation Act all businesses must register, including both new and existing businesses, unless the business is in an excluded industry.
New employers are required to register with the WCB before the start of operations.
Employers who fail to register with the WCB may receive an arbitrary assessment plus penalties for filing late. You may also have to reimburse the WCB the full cost of compensation for any claims filed prior to registration.
What if I am an out-of-province employer?
If you are an employer from outside of PEI who performs work within PEI, you may be required to register depending on the nature and duration of the work.
You are required to register with WCB PEI if:
- You employ PEI-resident workers, working for any period of time.
- You employ non-PEI residents to work in PEI and intend for them to work a total of 10 or more days in PEI in a calendar year.
How do I register?
You can register your business by:
- Signing up for an account using the WCB’s Online Services. Once you’ve signed up for an account, complete the Employer Registration Form.
- Completing a physical copy of our Employer Registration Form. To request a form by mail, please call the WCB’s Employer Services at 902-368-5680 or toll-free in Atlantic Canada at 1-800-237-5049.
As part of your registration, you’ll be asked to:
- Estimate your payroll for the year (use the calendar year: January 1 to December 31)
- Provide the number of workers that you employ
- Provide a description of your business operations
We combine your industry classification with your estimated payroll to calculate the amount that you pay for coverage.
Did you know?
Using the WCB’s Online Services allows you to view and make changes to your account information at any time.
Employer Account Maintenance lets you view your basic employer information.
Employer Account Status allows you to view your account status and payroll history.
You can send paper forms by mail or drop them off in person:
Workers Compensation Board of PEI
Employer Services
14 Weymouth Street
PO Box 757
Charlottetown PE C1A 7L7
Fax: 902-368-5705