Breadcrumb Home / News / News Breadcrumb Home / News / News News Check out the latest news from WCB Nova Scotia Viewing all news stories Sydney office closure Halifax office services primarily offered remotely Sept 26 22 WCB Nova Scotia's Sydney office will be closed today, as recovery efforts continue following Hurricane Fiona. Services from our Halifax office will be offered on a limited basis, with most employees working remotely where possible… WCB Board Chair bestowed special recognitions June 3 22 WCB Nova Scotia’s Board of Directors Chair, Saeed El-Darahali, has recently been awarded three distinguished honours for his lasting contributions as both an esteemed business and community leader. For his work as President and CEO of SimplyCast,… WCB continues to build a strong and stable financial system for the future Aug 17 22 As the funded percentage dipped in Q1, long-term approach remains key to sustainability HALIFAX, NS – While market volatility has caused the funded percentage to decrease, WCB Nova Scotia says the system remains on a path toward financial… WCB moves to appointment based service April 4 22 WCB Nova Scotia is pleased to share that our Halifax and Sydney offices are reopening today, Monday, April 4, 2022, for in-person services, by appointment. An appointment-based approach will ensure the appropriate person is available,… WCB Nova Scotia closed Sept 30 to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Sept 29 22 WCB Nova Scotia’s operations will be closed on Thursday, September 30 to respect and recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Learn more about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Nova Scotia and the Truth and… WCB Nova Scotia closed September 19 Sept 14 22 WCB Nova Scotia will join federal and provincial governments, pausing our operations on Monday, September 19 in honour of her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral service. Click here to learn more about the provincial holiday, and other… WCB Nova Scotia earns Top Nova Scotia Employer award Mar 30 22 WCB Nova Scotia is pleased to share that we have been recognized as a Top Nova Scotia Employer by Medicorp for the 14th year since the award program’s inception. Earlier this year, WCB Nova Scotia was honoured to receive the Top Atlantic… 2021 workplace fatalities show tragic loss family impact Feb 17 22 HALIFAX, NS – The number of Nova Scotians who died at work or because of their work declined in 2021 compared to the year before, according to data released today by WCB Nova Scotia and the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI). In… 2022 Holiday Operations Schedule Dec 15 22 WCB Nova Scotia will operate on the following schedule throughout the 2022 holiday season: Friday, Dec. 23 (Christmas Eve - Observed) - Closing at noon Monday, Dec. 26 (Christmas Day - Observed) - Closed Tuesday, Dec. 27 (Boxing Day -… 2023 employer assessment rates now available on MyAccount Sept 1 22 Today, WCB Nova Scotia announced employer assessment rates for 2023 on MyAccount, the online portal for employers. The average employer assessment rate will remain stable at $2.65 per $100 of payroll in 2023. Employers can access their 2023… WCB Nova Scotia releases 2021 employer assessment rates Sept 1 20 HALIFAX, NS - Years of education and training in fishing are making a dangerous industry safer, while also making it more affordable for Nova Scotia captains to provide the protection of workers’ compensation coverage to their crews. In announcing… Employer premiums to be deferred until July 2021 to support NS businesses May 4 21 WCB Nova Scotia is committed to doing our part to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on Nova Scotians. Working in partnership with the Government of Nova Scotia, we will once again defer all employer premium payments , as we did in March 2020. This… Ergonomics Month Webinar Preventing Sprain and Strain Injuries in Your Workplace on Oct 14 2021 Register Now Musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs): a big term for a major type of workplace injury, often caused when the work doesn’t fit the worker. These sprains, strains and over-exertions are almost always preventable, yet in 2020 they… 2021 Holiday Schedule Dec 15 21 WCB Nova Scotia will operate on the following schedule throughout the 2021 holiday season: Friday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) - Closing at noon Monday, Dec. 27 (Christmas Day - Observed) - Closed Tuesday, Dec. 28 (Boxing Day - Observed) - Closed… Despite overall progress workplace fatalities increased in 2020 March 4 21 HALIFAX, NS – Acute workplace fatalities hit a tragic high in 2020, according to information released today from WCB Nova Scotia and the Department of Labour and Advanced Education (LAE). Eighteen Nova Scotians died from acute traumatic injuries… Employer Reminder Subcontractor reports no longer required March 3 21 As a reminder, employers are no longer required to complete and submit formal subcontractor reports to WCB Nova Scotia. If you hire subcontractors who operate in a mandatory industry that do not have WCB Nova Scotia coverage, you should be… New Chair Announced for WCB Nova Scotia Nov10 21 The Province has appointed Saeed El-Darahali as the new Chair of WCB Nova Scotia. Mr. El-Darahali is President and CEO of SimplyCast, a Dartmouth-based technology company. He has more than 15 years of leadership experience and was named one of… New resources support safe and timely return to work March 4 21 Nova Scotia is losing too much time to workplace injury. Although there are fewer injuries today, it’s taking longer than ever for employees to return to work when they are hurt on the job. WCB Nova Scotia’s Working to Well program provides tools… New WCB Chair appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia Dec 8 21 WCB's new Board of Directors Chair, Saeed El-Darahali, was one of five people appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia yesterday by Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc, Chancellor of the Order of Nova Scotia. "I am beyond humbled by this recognition," said… OFFICES CLOSED WCB Nova Scotias Halifax and Sydney offices closed for the day Dec 9 21 WCB Nova Scotia's Halifax and Sydney offices will be closed for the day on December 9, 2021 due to poor weather conditions, however we continue to provide service remotely. As always, WCB Online and MyAccount are available 24/7, or you can reach… OFFICES CLOSED WCB Nova Scotias Halifax and Sydney offices closed for the day Mar 19 21 WCB Nova Scotia's Halifax and Sydney offices will be closed for the day on March 19, 2021 due to poor weather conditions, however we continue to provide service remotely. As always, WCB Online and MyAccount are available 24/7, or you… Optimism opportunity define WCB Nova Scotias 2021 2023 Strategic Priorities June 28 21 WCB Nova Scotia’s 2021-2023 Strategic Priorities chart a course for new possibility and opportunity, with a clear focus on return to work and coming financial sustainability. In a nod to that innovative spirit, the plan is digital-only,… PMI assessments resume June 7 in Halifax and Sydney June 2 21 In accordance with public health guidelines, WCB Nova Scotia will resume in-person Permanent Medical Impairment (PMI) assessments in Halifax and Sydney, by appointment only. If you are a worker who had an appointment postponed, we will contact you… Q3 Report to the Community COVID 19 continues to shape the workplace in summer of 2020 Jan 22 21 WCB Nova Scotia’s Q3 2020 Report to the Community is now available. As the global pandemic continues to impact Nova Scotia’s economy, the summer months of 2020 unfolded differently than in years past. In a typical year, seasonal work and… Register now for the 2021 WSIS Annual Meeting Sept 22 21 The 2021 WSIS Annual Meeting will be held via webinar on Wednesday, October 6 from 9:30am - 11:30am, featuring guest speaker Dr. Robert Strang, Chief Medical Officer of Health for Nova Scotia. 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Sydney office closure Halifax office services primarily offered remotely Sept 26 22 WCB Nova Scotia's Sydney office will be closed today, as recovery efforts continue following Hurricane Fiona. Services from our Halifax office will be offered on a limited basis, with most employees working remotely where possible…
WCB Board Chair bestowed special recognitions June 3 22 WCB Nova Scotia’s Board of Directors Chair, Saeed El-Darahali, has recently been awarded three distinguished honours for his lasting contributions as both an esteemed business and community leader. For his work as President and CEO of SimplyCast,…
WCB continues to build a strong and stable financial system for the future Aug 17 22 As the funded percentage dipped in Q1, long-term approach remains key to sustainability HALIFAX, NS – While market volatility has caused the funded percentage to decrease, WCB Nova Scotia says the system remains on a path toward financial…
WCB moves to appointment based service April 4 22 WCB Nova Scotia is pleased to share that our Halifax and Sydney offices are reopening today, Monday, April 4, 2022, for in-person services, by appointment. An appointment-based approach will ensure the appropriate person is available,…
WCB Nova Scotia closed Sept 30 to honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Sept 29 22 WCB Nova Scotia’s operations will be closed on Thursday, September 30 to respect and recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Learn more about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Nova Scotia and the Truth and…
WCB Nova Scotia closed September 19 Sept 14 22 WCB Nova Scotia will join federal and provincial governments, pausing our operations on Monday, September 19 in honour of her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral service. Click here to learn more about the provincial holiday, and other…
WCB Nova Scotia earns Top Nova Scotia Employer award Mar 30 22 WCB Nova Scotia is pleased to share that we have been recognized as a Top Nova Scotia Employer by Medicorp for the 14th year since the award program’s inception. Earlier this year, WCB Nova Scotia was honoured to receive the Top Atlantic…
2021 workplace fatalities show tragic loss family impact Feb 17 22 HALIFAX, NS – The number of Nova Scotians who died at work or because of their work declined in 2021 compared to the year before, according to data released today by WCB Nova Scotia and the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration (LSI). In…
2022 Holiday Operations Schedule Dec 15 22 WCB Nova Scotia will operate on the following schedule throughout the 2022 holiday season: Friday, Dec. 23 (Christmas Eve - Observed) - Closing at noon Monday, Dec. 26 (Christmas Day - Observed) - Closed Tuesday, Dec. 27 (Boxing Day -…
2023 employer assessment rates now available on MyAccount Sept 1 22 Today, WCB Nova Scotia announced employer assessment rates for 2023 on MyAccount, the online portal for employers. The average employer assessment rate will remain stable at $2.65 per $100 of payroll in 2023. Employers can access their 2023…
WCB Nova Scotia releases 2021 employer assessment rates Sept 1 20 HALIFAX, NS - Years of education and training in fishing are making a dangerous industry safer, while also making it more affordable for Nova Scotia captains to provide the protection of workers’ compensation coverage to their crews. In announcing…
Employer premiums to be deferred until July 2021 to support NS businesses May 4 21 WCB Nova Scotia is committed to doing our part to reduce the impact of COVID-19 on Nova Scotians. Working in partnership with the Government of Nova Scotia, we will once again defer all employer premium payments , as we did in March 2020. This…
Ergonomics Month Webinar Preventing Sprain and Strain Injuries in Your Workplace on Oct 14 2021 Register Now Musculoskeletal injuries (MSIs): a big term for a major type of workplace injury, often caused when the work doesn’t fit the worker. These sprains, strains and over-exertions are almost always preventable, yet in 2020 they…
2021 Holiday Schedule Dec 15 21 WCB Nova Scotia will operate on the following schedule throughout the 2021 holiday season: Friday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) - Closing at noon Monday, Dec. 27 (Christmas Day - Observed) - Closed Tuesday, Dec. 28 (Boxing Day - Observed) - Closed…
Despite overall progress workplace fatalities increased in 2020 March 4 21 HALIFAX, NS – Acute workplace fatalities hit a tragic high in 2020, according to information released today from WCB Nova Scotia and the Department of Labour and Advanced Education (LAE). Eighteen Nova Scotians died from acute traumatic injuries…
Employer Reminder Subcontractor reports no longer required March 3 21 As a reminder, employers are no longer required to complete and submit formal subcontractor reports to WCB Nova Scotia. If you hire subcontractors who operate in a mandatory industry that do not have WCB Nova Scotia coverage, you should be…
New Chair Announced for WCB Nova Scotia Nov10 21 The Province has appointed Saeed El-Darahali as the new Chair of WCB Nova Scotia. Mr. El-Darahali is President and CEO of SimplyCast, a Dartmouth-based technology company. He has more than 15 years of leadership experience and was named one of…
New resources support safe and timely return to work March 4 21 Nova Scotia is losing too much time to workplace injury. Although there are fewer injuries today, it’s taking longer than ever for employees to return to work when they are hurt on the job. WCB Nova Scotia’s Working to Well program provides tools…
New WCB Chair appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia Dec 8 21 WCB's new Board of Directors Chair, Saeed El-Darahali, was one of five people appointed to the Order of Nova Scotia yesterday by Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc, Chancellor of the Order of Nova Scotia. "I am beyond humbled by this recognition," said…
OFFICES CLOSED WCB Nova Scotias Halifax and Sydney offices closed for the day Dec 9 21 WCB Nova Scotia's Halifax and Sydney offices will be closed for the day on December 9, 2021 due to poor weather conditions, however we continue to provide service remotely. As always, WCB Online and MyAccount are available 24/7, or you can reach…
OFFICES CLOSED WCB Nova Scotias Halifax and Sydney offices closed for the day Mar 19 21 WCB Nova Scotia's Halifax and Sydney offices will be closed for the day on March 19, 2021 due to poor weather conditions, however we continue to provide service remotely. As always, WCB Online and MyAccount are available 24/7, or you…
Optimism opportunity define WCB Nova Scotias 2021 2023 Strategic Priorities June 28 21 WCB Nova Scotia’s 2021-2023 Strategic Priorities chart a course for new possibility and opportunity, with a clear focus on return to work and coming financial sustainability. In a nod to that innovative spirit, the plan is digital-only,…
PMI assessments resume June 7 in Halifax and Sydney June 2 21 In accordance with public health guidelines, WCB Nova Scotia will resume in-person Permanent Medical Impairment (PMI) assessments in Halifax and Sydney, by appointment only. If you are a worker who had an appointment postponed, we will contact you…
Q3 Report to the Community COVID 19 continues to shape the workplace in summer of 2020 Jan 22 21 WCB Nova Scotia’s Q3 2020 Report to the Community is now available. As the global pandemic continues to impact Nova Scotia’s economy, the summer months of 2020 unfolded differently than in years past. In a typical year, seasonal work and…
Register now for the 2021 WSIS Annual Meeting Sept 22 21 The 2021 WSIS Annual Meeting will be held via webinar on Wednesday, October 6 from 9:30am - 11:30am, featuring guest speaker Dr. Robert Strang, Chief Medical Officer of Health for Nova Scotia. The meeting will be co-hosted by the Chair of WCB…