The employer failed to report a workplace injury to the WCB within five (5) business days of becoming aware of the injury and this caused a delay in the worker receiving WCB benefits to which the worker was entitled.
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:
Offence Date:
Penalty:
$500.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2021-0033
Section:
WCA 18(1) - Employer to report accident
Contravention:
The employer failed to report a workplace injury to the WCB within five (5) business days of becoming aware of the injury and this caused a delay in the worker receiving WCB benefits to which the worker was entitled.
Offence Date:
Penalty:
$500.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2021-0036
Section:
WCA 18(1) - Employer to report accident
Contravention:
The employer failed to report a workplace injury to the WCB within five (5) business days of becoming aware of the injury and this caused a delay in the worker receiving WCB benefits to which the worker was entitled.
Offence Date:
Penalty:
$500.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2021-0037
Section:
WCA 18(1) - Employer to report accident
Contravention:
The employer failed to report a workplace injury to the WCB within five (5) business days of becoming aware of the injury and this caused a delay in the worker receiving WCB benefits to which the worker was entitled.
Offence Date:
Penalty:
$500.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2021-0039
Section:
WCA 19.1(1) - Discouraging worker from claiming compensation
Contravention:
The employer committed claim suppression on May 15, 2019 contrary to s. 19.1(1) of the Act.
Offence Date:
Penalty:
$4000.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2021-0040