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Maintenance Message
March 11, 2010   Please Note: Website will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance this Sunday, Mar 14 from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm.

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 Full Story

Register for Compensation Institute 2010
January 19, 2010   This year, Compensation Institute will be held in Regina at the Delta Regina on March 22 and 23. Full Story

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. Full Story

Holiday hours
December 22, 2009   Both the Regina and Saskatoon offices of the WCB will be closed December 25 & 28, and on January 1. Full Story

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. Full Story

WCB Rate Reduction for 2010
December 2, 2009   The Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board announces 1.8% reduction in 2010 average premium rate. Full Story

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 Full Story

WCB Proposes Rate Reduction for 2010
October 19, 2009   The Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) today announced its proposal to reduce its 2010 average premium rate by 1.8% Full Story

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 Full Story

Retroactive adjustments for Physical Therapists and Employers
August 20, 2009   Physical Therapists and Employers will receive a letter this month explaining adjustments to their account as a result of a new fee structure agreed to by the WCB and Saskatchewan Physiotherapy Association. Full Story

Foundation of today's workers' compensation systems - the Meredith Principles
July 15, 2009   The Meredith Principles have stood the test of time, guiding workers' compensation systems across Canada since they were introduced nearly a century ago. Full Story

Compensation Reporter (Spring, 2009)
June 26, 2009   This issue of WCB's corporate newsletter includes articles about the Annual General Meeting, a new agreement between the WCB and the Canada Revenue Agency, information from the Care Provider Conference, and more. Full Story

Safety Tips for Young and Seasonal Workers
June 25, 2009   A summer job should be a learning and earning experience, but more injuries to young workers occur in July and August than at any other time. Review these tips to stay safe this summer. Full Story

WorkSafe Saskatchewan announces Safety Video Contest
June 15, 2009   WorkSafe Saskatchewan released details about its Safety Video Contest for high-school students. Full Story

WCB featured in Eagle Feather News
May 20, 2009   The April issue of Eagle Feather News featured a story about WCB's employment equity program. Full Story

Mission:Zero featured in Saskatchewan Business Magazine
May 14, 2009   The April/May issue of Saskatchewan Business Magazine featured an article about Mission:Zero and how one manufacturing company has incorporated this goal of zero workplace injuries through LEAN manufacturing principles. Full Story

New Agreement Between the WCB and the Canada Revenue Agency
May 14, 2009   The Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board has entered into an agreement with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to share information on businesses registered with each agency. Full Story

Holiday Hours for Victoria Day
May 12, 2009   Both the Regina and Saskatoon offices of the WCB will be closed on Monday, May 18 for Victoria Day. Both offices will be open for business on Tuesday, May 19. Full Story

Annual General Meeting in Regina
May 12, 2009   The Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board announced an operating surplus for 2008 at its 15th Annual General Meeting held today in Regina. Full Story

WCB and Advanced Education, Employment and Labour's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
May 6, 2009   The Memorandum of Understanding between the WCB and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Advance Education, Employment and Labour, along with WorkSafe Saskatchewan's Strategic and Operational Plan, are now available online Full Story

Saskatchewan Promotes Safety and Prevention
May 5, 2009   WCB Chair David Eberle encourages everyone to keep safety as a top priority when they're on the job as Saskatchewan celebrates NAOSH Week Full Story

Launch of the new safety message for WorkSafe Saskatchewan
May 5, 2009   Today WorkSafe Saskatchewan unveiled its newest video safety message. Full Story

2008 Annual Report
April 20, 2009   As required under Section 175 of the Workers' Compensation Act, 1979, the WCB submits an Annual Report to the Lieutenant Governor in Council of transactions during the preceding year. Full Story

Annual General Meeting
April 20, 2009   The Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board's 2009 Annual General meeting will be held on May 11 in Saskatoon and May 12 in Regina. Full Story

WCB Care Provider Conference on May 9, 2009
April 8, 2009   The WCB will host a Care Provider Conference on Saturday, May 9, 2009 that will highlight new guidelines for the treatment of soft tissue injury for physiotherapy and chiropractic providers. Full Story

Day of Mourning
April 8, 2009   The Day of Mourning on April 28th encourages everyone to remember those workers who have been injured or lost their lives as a result of work-related injuries or occupational diseases in Canada. Full Story

Highlights from day two of WCB's Compensation Institute
March 24, 2009   The evaluation of the Alberta Social Marketing Campaign, "Don't Take it Lying Down," highlights day two of this years Compensation Institute, sponsored by the Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board. Full Story

12th Annual Compensation Institute begins today
March 23, 2009   Over 450 people are attending the 12th Annual Compensation Institute sponsored by the Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation Board which begins today in Saskatoon. Full Story

2009 Compensation Institute
March 19, 2009   Registration for this year's Compensation Institute has been outstanding; all sessions are filled to capacity. Full Story

Celebrate NAOSH Week (May 3 - 9)
March 16, 2009   Attend Saskatchewan's Health and Safety Luncheon on May 4th to help celebrate North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week. Full Story