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(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:
2023-080
Section:
WCA 19(4) - Worker's duty to report return to work
Contravention:

The worker had a compensable workplace injury and had been unable to work as a result. While continuing to receive wage loss benefits from the WCB, the worker started working again and did not immediately advise the WCB.

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$675.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2023-0099
Section:
WCA 109.7(1)(b) - Omission of material change in circumstances
Contravention:

There was a material change in the worker's circumstances that affected their entitlement to compensation. The worker failed to inform the WCB of this material change.

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$500.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2023-0100
Section:
WCA 109.7(1)(e) - Incorrect reported payroll
Contravention:

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

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$4244.40
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2023-0070
Section:
WCA 109.7(1)(e) - Incorrect reported payroll
Contravention:

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

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$174.19
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2023-0073