The WCB office will be closed Wednesday, July 1, to observe the Canada Day holiday. Regular office hours will resume on Thursday, July 2.
- WCB remains fully funded at 115.2 per cent
- Workplace Total injury rate increases to 5.44 per 100 workers
- Time Loss injury rate increases to 1.99 per 100 workers
- 88 per cent of Saskatchewan employers achieved Mission: Zero
22nd annual Compensation Institute starts today
Total injury rate increases by 3.62%, while Time Loss injury rate increases by 6.99%
- 2018 Total injury rate was 5.44 per 100 workers
- Time Loss injury rate was 1.99 per 100 workers
- 22 rate codes (44.90% of rate codes) had a lower Total injury rate than in 2017
- 88% of Saskatchewan employers achieved zero injuries
Even though Amber Van Parys was hearing impaired when she starting working for the Saskatchewan Workers Compensation Board in 2008, she had no trouble fulfilling her duties as a Claims Entitlement Specialist, thanks to her hearing aids and a special phone and headset provided by her employer.
To reduce injuries and fatalities in the province, the WCB is undertaking steps to strengthen ties between researchers and primary injury prevention partners.
Employers: Here’s what to include on your medical restrictions form
Average preliminary rate suggests a 1.7% decrease from 2018
- Saskatchewan’s 2019 preliminary employer premium rate decreases for 12th consecutive year
- 2019 proposed average premium rate is expected to decrease to $1.17 from $1.19 in 2018
- 42.5% of Saskatchewan employers will see a decrease or no change to their 2019 premium rate
- Premium rates for 57.5% of employers will increase next year
- 2019 proposed premium rate reflects the WCB’s complete transition to the enhanced rate model that was implemented in 2018
The Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board released data today documenting a rise in the number of workplace fatalities in the province.