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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Vocational benefits
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The dependent spouse can take advantage of all of the WCB’s vocational services to increase their chances for a better-paying job. Learn about available vocational services.
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As a dependent spouse of a worker whose death was the result of a work injury, you can use any of the WCB’s vocational services to change careers or to obtain the skills to enter the workforce.
Vocational services available include:
- Vocational counselling
- Skills assessment
- Career planning
- WCB-approved job training programs (tuition, books, fees, other expenses)
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The WCB is committed to helping you. We are available to answer your questions.
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