WCB event addresses cannabis, mental health and workplace violence
21st annual Compensation Institute starts today
Canada Day
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The WCB offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 1 to observe Canada Day. Regular office hours will resume on Wednesday, July 2.
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Potential Canada Post disruption
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AVOID PAYMENT DELAYS: Potential Canada Post mail disruption could delay mailed WCB customer payments, forms and letters
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Psychological injuries
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All workers covered by The Workers' Compensation Act, 2013 are eligible for compensation and medical treatment if they suffer a psychological injury from being directly exposed to a traumatic event, a series of traumatic events or a substantial work-related stressor as part of or in the course of their employment. This coverage applies to all industries and occupations covered by the Act. Find out more.
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Canadian health & safety specialist to speak about creating mentally healthy workplaces at WCB
The Canadian Mental Health Association suggests one in five Canadians will personally experience a mental health problem or illness every year.
President of Canadian Initiative on Workplace Violence to speak at the WCB’s Compensation Institute in Regina
Workplace injuries caused by violence are increasing in Saskatchewan.
Regina lawyer to speak about legalized marijuana
Workers and employers want to know what they can and can’t do when it comes to cannabis legalization.
Saskatchewan’s 2017 total workplace injury rate declines again
Total injury rate drops 5.4% from 2016, however no change in time loss injury rate
- 2017 total injury rate was 5.25%
- Time loss injury rate remains at 1.86%
- 57% of rate codes have a lower total injury rate than in 2016
- 88% of Saskatchewan employers achieved zero injuriesWorkplace fatalities in 2017
Tragically, another 22 lives were lost this year in Saskatchewan workplaces
Facts about the WCB’s Funded Position
Recently, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) issued a press release referencing their own research document where they suggest that WCB’s across the country “are holding onto $6.8 billion in extra money.”
Average preliminary rate suggests a 4% decrease from 2017
Average preliminary rate suggests a 4% decrease from 2017, making it the lowest rate in over 30 years
- WCB expects the 2018 proposed average premium rate to be the 3rd lowest in Canada.
- The 2018 proposed average premium rate is expected to decrease to $1.19 from $1.24 in 2017.
- 94% of Saskatchewan employers will see a decrease or no change to their 2018 premium rate.
- In 2017, the Board approved the transition to the WCB’s enhanced rate model. The 2018 premium rates reflect the rate model transition.