WorkSafe announces 2020 Safe Worker and Safe Employer Award winners
Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) and the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, announced the winners of the 2020 Safe Worker and Safe Employer Awards.
Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) and the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, announced the winners of the 2020 Safe Worker and Safe Employer Awards.
The Government of Saskatchewan announced various measures to support provincial businesses and workers during the COVID-19 crisis.
Premium penalties waived for employers effective April 1 until June 30, 2020 during the COVID-19 crisis
Our top priority is the health of all our staff, customers and our partners.
Total injury rate decreases by 9 per cent and Time Loss injury rate decreases by 6.5 per cent
- 2019 Total injury rate was 4.95 per 100 workers
- 2019 Time Loss (Time Loss + Fatality) injury rate was 1.86 per 100 workers
- 41 rate codes (84 per cent of rate codes) had a lower Total injury rate than in 2018
- 88 per cent of Saskatchewan employers achieved zero injuries
Crystal Nett will join the organization in the role of chief financial officer (CFO) and vice-president of corporate services.
Injury claims previously not covered by the WCB will be reviewed under the new amendments
The 2020 rate marks the first time in 12 years the average premium rate has not dropped
Average preliminary rate will remain at $1.17