WCB closed Labour Day
September 1, 2010
Both the Regina and Saskatoon offices of the WCB will be closed on Monday, September 6 for the Labour Day holiday. Both offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 7.
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Compensation Reporter (Summer, 2010)
July 12, 2010
This edition of the WCB's corporate newsletter includes articles on the signing of the Health & Safety Leadership Charter; winners of the 2010 Safe Worker & Safe Employer awards; progress on the Claims Administration & Service Review; winners of the 2010 Youth Video Contest and more.
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Health & Safety Leadership Charter signed
June 10, 2010
Over 150 Saskatchewan leaders declared their commitment to the health and safety of their employees with the official signing of our province's first Health & Safety Leadership Charter.
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Mission: Zero ad campaign receives 2010 Gold Quill award
June 8, 2010
WorkSafe Saskatchewan commercials recognized at international conference in Toronto.
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Health & Safety Leadership Charter
May 25, 2010
WorkSafe Saskatchewan and its partners encourage leaders to be part of the solution to Saskatchewan's injury epidemic.
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Retroactive adjustments to Massage Therapists
May 17, 2010
Payments to massage therapists on May 19, 2010 will include adjustments to massage therapist fees retroactive to April 1, 2009. Both regular and retroactive adjustments may be included on the same cheque.
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Annual General Meeting in Regina
May 3, 2010
The Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board announced an operating surplus for 2009 at its 16th Annual General Meeting held today in Regina
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Safe Saskatchewan accepts the mission - Mission: Zero
April 27, 2010
Safe Saskatchewan's goal is an injury-free Saskatchewan where all residents live, work and play injury-free.
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WCB joins ExpressAddress
April 20, 2010
Injured workers who move can notify the WCB of their new home address using ExpressAddress
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2009 Annual Report Tabled
April 12, 2010
The Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board's 2009 Annual Report was tabled in the legislature on April 12. It shows a year of steady progress for the organization.
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Day of Mourning: April 28
April 6, 2010
Each year, employers and employees are asked to remember those who have died as a result of a workplace illness or injury on April 28
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Annual General Meeting
March 31, 2010
Registration for the 2010 Annual General Meeting is now available
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Zero Injury Culture Workshop Highlight at Day 2 of Compensation Institute
March 23, 2010
Day 2 activities at the 2010 Compensation Institute focus on creating an injury-free culture at your workplace to help everyone reach Mission: Zero
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2010 Safe Worker and Safe Employer Award Winners Announced
March 23, 2010
The winners of the 2010 Safe Worker and Safe Employer Awards were recognized at a special luncheon at this year's Compensation Institute.
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Winners of 2010 Youth Video Contest Announced
March 22, 2010
This contest by WorkSafe Saskatchewan helps raise awareness and knowledge about workplace health and safety issues among youth.
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13th Annual Compensation Institute Begins Today in Regina
March 22, 2010
Participants attending this two-day event will enjoy workshops and educational sessions focusing on workers' compensation, youth in the workplace, and the importance of leadership in safety.
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New Way to Submit Care Provider Invoices
February 11, 2010
Care providers can submit their invoices in one batch online, instead of mailing, faxing or individually entering invoices online
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2010 Maximum Insurable Earnings
December 23, 2009
The Workers' Compensation Act, 1979 sets out the maximum insurable earnings (also called maximum wage rate) for the WCB. Currently it is $55,000 per year.
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Compensation Reporter (Fall 2009)
December 11, 2009
This issue of WCB's corporate newsletter includes articles about WCB 2010 Employer Rates; Mission: Zero and the health care sector; SaskPower and the development of their safety culture; and more.
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WCB Rate Reduction for 2010
December 2, 2009
The Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board announces 1.8% reduction in 2010 average premium rate.
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Announcement of the results of the Claims and Administration Services Review
October 19, 2009
Announcement of the results of the Claims and Administration Services Review
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Retroactive Adjustments for Physicians
September 29, 2009
Physicians will receive retroactive adjustments to their account as a result of a new fee structure agreed to by the WCB and Saskatchewan Medical Association
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Assessing the costly impacts of injuries in Saskatchewan
July 7, 2009
Saskatchewan injury rates away from work are among the highest in the country and cost the Saskatchewan economy an estimated $1 billion each year.
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News items: Current and Archived
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Overexertion back injuries are rarely the result of a single event.
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Promoting positive lifestyle attitudes about safety at work, at home and at play.
WorkSafe Saskatchewan is proud to be a founding partner of Safe Saskatchewan.
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