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:
2023-0016
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:
2023-0017
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:
2023-0018
Section:
WCA 19.1(2) - No 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:
2023-0005
Section:
WCA 80(3) - Failure to provide information about nature of work
Contravention:

The WCB requested particulars concerning the firm's reported payroll and the employer failed to provide this information.

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$8065.06
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2023-0003