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 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:
2023-0160
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:
2023-0163
Section:
WCA 109.7(1)(e) - Incorrect reported payroll
Contravention:

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

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$6656.83
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2023-0154
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:
2023-0161
Section:
WCA 19.1(1) - Discouraging worker from claiming compensation
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:
$5000.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2023-0153