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 99.1 - Failure to comply with order to produce
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:
$2500.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2023-0071
Section:
WCA 18(1) - Employer to report accident
Contravention:

A worker sustained a reportable 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:
2023-0076
Section:
WCA 86(1)(b) - Reported assessable payroll is not correct
Contravention:

The employer under-reported their assessable payroll for the year audited.  

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$4329.88
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2023-0074
Section:
WCA 18(3) - Further reports (Employer)
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:
2023-0077
Section:
WCA 101(1.9) - Failure to destroy claim file
Contravention:

The employer [or agent] was provided with a copy of a worker's claim file pursuant to section 101 of the Act; and did not destroy all copies of the claim file in its possession within the 60 days period as required by the Act.

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$500.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2023-0075