The definition of a worker has changed under The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013. Directors receiving wages reported on a T4 are no longer be included in the definition of a worker. As a result, directors of a corporation are no longer be considered workers and no longer have automatic WCB coverage.
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The goal of claims management at the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) is to return the worker to meaningful work as soon as it’s medically safe. For this to happen, the worker, the employer, the health-care community and the WCB must work together.
After submitting your claim, the WCB will review it.
The 6 steps in the review process typically include:
The WCB evaluates your claim to ensure all necessary information is included and to determine the next steps. This typically includes your first medical report, your report of injury (W1) and the employer’s report of injury (E1). This typically takes one to two days.
The WCB may reach out to you, your employer and your health-care provider to understand your injury and obtain any additional information required to make a decision.
The WCB makes a decision regarding the eligibility of your claim based on the information provided. The WCB will assess if your injury was related to employment, confirm that your employer has WCB coverage and review the medical evidence of injury.
What qualifies as a work injury?
A work injury is the result of any work-related event that causes a need for medical treatment and/or time away from work. Find out what types of injuries most compensation applies to, including catastrophic, hearing loss, motor vehicle, psychological and repetitive strain injuries, as well as occupational diseases and work-related deaths.
The WCB will communicate its decision to you verbally and in writing. You can also view your claim status in your WCB online account at any time. If the WCB accepts your claim, we will outline the benefits and supports available. As the WCB works with you in your recovery and return to work, we will identify your key contact at the WCB, who will partner with you in your return to wellness. Decisions are typically made with 14 days, depending on the complexity of the claim and the available information.
Benefits you may get:
If you receive earnings loss benefits, payment will be issued to you as quickly as possible, based on medical confirmation of the need to be off work. If your injury requires longer-term earnings loss benefits, these will be issued on a regular biweekly schedule.
The WCB will work with you to develop a personalized work recovery plan to support you in your recovery. The WCB will also work with you, your employer and your health-care providers to partner together to develop a suitable return-to-work plan. This is typically done in-person for more serious injuries or through a collaborative virtual video or phone call. Your return to work will be monitored to ensure a successful and sustainable return to work, and return to wellness.
Your employer’s role:
Workers and employers can appeal decisions made on their claim. Your appeal will be assigned to an appeals officer, who will research relevant legislation and policy, weigh evidence and make a decision on your appeal.
Download the claim review process flow chart.
Please note: Conversations with the WCB are summarized and recorded in your file.
Learn about the online services available with a WCB online account and how they can help you with the claims process. Get started today and create a WCB online account.
Once you have filed a WCB claim for a work-related injury, find out what to expect during the claims process, including adjudication, customer care facilitator
, vocational and health services.
Your employer has a number of obligations if you are injured at work, such as making sure you get the first aid you need, sending an Employer’s Initial Report of Injury (E1) form to the WCB within five days of being told about your injury and starting to determine if modified duties are available, which suit the restrictions of your injury.
Learn more
Learn how the claims process works, the process for claims with no time off work and the
process for short-term versus long-term claims with time off work.
For questions on your claim, contact the WCB.
