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:
WCA 86(1)(c) - Failure to produce documents or books
Contravention:

The WCB requested specific business records from the firm as part of an investigation or audit of the firm's compliance with the Act. The firm failed to provide these records and was subsequently served with an order to produce those records. The employer failed to comply with the order. As a result, the firm is no longer in good standing with the WCB and cannot obtain a clearance certificate until the order is satisfied.

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$500.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2021-0030
Section:
WCA 19.1(1) - Discouraging worker from claiming compensation
Contravention:

The employer committed claim suppression on April 18, 2018 contrary to s. 19.1(1) of the Act.

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$4000.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2021-0018
Section:
WCA 4(1.1) - Payment on day of accident
Contravention:

The employer failed to pay the worker on the day of the accident contrary to s. 4 (1.1) of the Act.

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$225.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2021-0006
Section:
WCA 19.1(1) - Discouraging worker from claiming compensation
Contravention:

The employer committed claim suppression on January 9, 2019 contrary to s. 19.1(1) of the Act.

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$4000.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2021-0005
Section:
WCA 86(1)(b) - Reported assessable payroll is not correct
Contravention:

The employer failed to report the correct payroll to the WCB in contravention of s. 86(1)(b) of the Act.

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$557.34
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2021-0004