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:
2023-0145
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:
$14106.70
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2023-0133
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:
2023-0144
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:
2023-0150
Section:
WCA 109.7(1)(a)(i) - False statements affecting worker's entitlement to compensation
Contravention:

The worker provided a false statement to the WCB that affected their entitlement to compensation.

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$500.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2023-0151