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:
18(1) - Failure to report accident within 5 days
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:
605400-001
Section:
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:
605391-001
Section:
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:
605393-001
Section:
19.1(2) - Discriminatory action
Contravention:

A worker had exercised a right or carried out a duty under the Act. In response, the employer took a prohibited retaliatory action against the worker.

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$4000.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
492975-001
Section:
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:
604916-001