If you’ve experienced a physical or psychological injury at work, a safe return to the workplace can be an important part of a healthy recovery.
Staying connected with your employer during recovery
It is very important to maintain regular communication with your manager or supervisor. This includes updating them on your recovery, your return-to-work plan, and discussing possible work options as you recover.
Staying connected with the WCB during recovery
During recovery, you should speak to your case manager at least every two weeks to keep them updated on your recovery and return-to-work plan. If your situation changes, please let them know as soon as possible.
You must keep the WCB informed about:
- Appointments related to your injury and what your health care providers are telling you
- If you are too unwell to attend an appointment
- Any change in your employment status, your earnings or your income
- Any positive or negative change in your functional ability or medical status, whether related to your workplace injury or not
- Anything that could affect your participation in your recovery, or that could have an impact on your WCB benefits
Maintaining open and respectful communication with the WCB is one of your responsibilities while you are receiving WCB benefits.