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
Get ahead of the potential Canada Post mail strike by signing up for direct deposit to receive automatic payments. To receive your payment, fill out a direct deposit form and send it to the WCB by email or fax.
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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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Voluntary Relocation Outside Canada
Document type
Fact sheets
Customer type
Workers
Document description
Read about the effects on your WCB benefits if you choose to move out of Canada.
application/pdf — 61.22 KB
Third Party Actions
Document type
Fact sheets
Customer type
Workers
Document description
An injured worker or surviving dependant and/or the WCB may take legal action against a third party responsible for a work injury.
application/pdf — 62.57 KB
Suspension of Benefits
Document type
Fact sheets
Customer type
Workers
Document description
Learn why the WCB may suspend benefits in certain cases.
application/pdf — 93.5 KB
Setting Up an Estate
Document type
Fact sheets
Customer type
Workers
Document description
Learn how the WCB helps with funeral expenses when a worker dies of a workplace injury.
application/pdf — 546.87 KB
The right care at the right time
Document type
Publications
Customer type
Care providers
Workers
Employers
Document description
Learn about the process for returning workers to their normal activities as soon as safely possible.
application/pdf — 406.79 KB
Representative Code of Conduct
Document type
Fact sheets
Customer type
Workers
Employers
Document description
Learn about the code of conduct for representatives of those filing an appeal with the WCB’s Board Appeal Tribunal.
application/pdf — 57.66 KB
Responsibilities of the Worker
Document type
Fact sheets
Customer type
Workers
Document description
Learn about your responsibilities during the recovery, treatment and return to work processes.
application/pdf — 540.88 KB
Recovery and return to work for workers
Document type
Publications
Customer type
Care providers
Workers
Employers
Document description
Learn about the recovery and return to work process for injured workers.
application/pdf — 552.95 KB
Psychological Injuries – everything you need to know
Document type
Publications
Customer type
Care providers
Workers
Employers
Document description
Find out what you need to know about work-related psychological injuries.
application/pdf — 1.78 MB
Permanent Functional Impairment Independence Allowance
Document type
Fact sheets
Customer type
Workers
Document description
Find out what a permanent functional impairment is and who can get the one-time award.
application/pdf — 515.19 KB