Coverage

Workers’ compensation protects both employers and workers from the results of workplace injuries. No matter who is responsible for a workplace injury, the worker receives benefits and the employer is protected against lawsuits.

Learn who is and who is not automatically covered. Find out about coverage options for those not automatically covered by the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) and when to report contractors to the WCB.

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Learn about WCB coverage options

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Automatic coverage

Workers’ compensation protects both employers and workers from the results of workplace injuries. Learn who is automatically covered by workers' compensation and who is not.

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Voluntary coverage

Learn when you can apply for voluntary coverage when operating in an industry not automatically covered by the WCB.

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Optional personal coverage

Learn who can purchase optional personal coverage and for what amount. Optional personal coverage is for proprietors, directors and partners who are not automatically covered under The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013 (the Act).

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More coverage options

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Positional personal coverage

Learn who must have positional personal coverage and who can choose to purchase optional positional personal coverage. Positional personal coverage is available for the elected officials of a city, town, village or rural municipality.

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Interprovincial coverage

Learn what coverage you need if you send your Saskatchewan workers to other provinces to work and what coverage you need if you’re an employer from another province or country with workers doing work in Saskatchewan.

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Coverage for contract work

Learn what to do if you’re paying someone who’s not on your payroll, including examples of contractors, and how to report your contractors to the WCB. You are required to report any person or business you hire to perform work or services in Saskatchewan to the Saskatchewan WCB.

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Student coverage

Learn about coverage for students participating in approved unpaid work experience programs and what happens when a student is injured.

For specific inquiries

If you are:

  • ready to register your business
  • requesting a clearance or a letter of good standing
  • revising or updating your payroll
  • discussing your statement of account and/or making a payment

Employer services department

Phone: 306.787.4370

Toll free: 1.800.667.7590

Claim information

For questions on your worker’s injury claim, contact us.

 

Operations division

Phone: 306.787.4370

Toll free: 1.800.667.7590

Toll free fax: 1.888.844.7773

For independent and confidential advice

If you are looking for:

A dedicated resource for supporting employers in Saskatchewan. The Employer Advisory Centre is your go-to for answering questions, providing support materials, offering advice, and connecting you with the right information and contacts.

saskemployeradvisory.ca

Employer Advisory Centre

Phone: 1.833.822.5607