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 19.1(1) - Discouraging worker from claiming compensation
Contravention:

The employer committed claim suppression on September 15, 2018 contrary to s. 19.1(1) of the Act.

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$4000.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2020-0008
Section:
WCA 18(1) - Employer to report accident
Contravention:

The employer failed to report a workplace injury to the WCB within five (5) business days of becoming aware of the injury and this caused a delay in the worker receiving WCB benefits to which the worker was entitled.

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$500.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2020-0009
Section:
WCA 18(1) - Employer to report accident
Contravention:

The employer failed to report a workplace injury to the WCB within five (5) business days of becoming aware of the injury and this caused a delay in the worker receiving WCB benefits to which the worker was entitled.

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$500.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2020-0007
Section:
WCA 19(4) - Worker's duty to report return to work
Contravention:

The worker failed to notify to the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba that they had returned to work on November 15, 2017 while in receipt of wage loss benefits contrary to s. 19(4) of The Workers Compensation Act.

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$368.78
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2020-0006
Section:
WCA 19(4) - Worker's duty to report return to work
Contravention:

The worker failed to notify to the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba that they had returned to work on August 15, 2018 while in receipt of wage loss benefits contrary to s. 19(4) of The Workers Compensation Act.

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$225.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2020-0004