The Workers Compensation Board may publish administrative penalties to inform and educate employers and workers of their legal responsibilities under The Workers Compensation Act.

Section:
s. 18(3) - Failure to provide further information
Contravention:

The employer failed to provide information to the WCB about an accident or worker that the WCB required and had requested from the employer related to a worker's claim for compensation.

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$500.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
615632-001
Section:
s. 18(1) - Failure to report accident within 5 days
Contravention:

A worker sustained a workplace injury. The employer did not report that injury to the WCB within five business days of becoming aware of it.

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$500.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
613609-003
Section:
s. 19.1(1) - Claim suppression
Contravention:

The employer prevented or actively discouraged a worker from applying for compensation, pursuing a claim for compensation already made, or from receiving compensation to which the worker was entitled.

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$4000.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
613609-002
Section:
s. 19.1(1) - Claim suppression
Contravention:

The employer prevented or actively discouraged a worker from applying for compensation, pursuing a claim for compensation already made, or from receiving compensation to which the worker was entitled.

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$4000.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
613609-001
Section:
s. 99.1(4) - Failure to comply with order to provide records
Contravention:

The person or entity was served with a written order requiring the production of specific records for a purpose relating to the enforcement of The Workers Compensation Act and did not comply with the order.

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$500.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
615065-002