Workers compensation coverage protects you and your employees in case they are hurt at work. The Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) covers 77 per cent of workers in Manitoba and has over 35,000 registered employers.

All businesses in mandatory industries are required to register for WCB coverage. These include:

• Agriculture and Forestry
• Mines, Quarries and Oil Wells
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Transportation, Communications and Storage
• Trade (Retail)
• Service
• Public Administration.

Learn more about Industry Classifications.

Workers compensation coverage provides wages to your workers while they recover, extended healthcare benefits, Return to Work planning and assistance and protects you from lawsuits related to workplace injuries.

For more information about WCB coverage, browse the topics below or call us at 204-954-4505 or toll free in North America 1-855-954-4321, extension 4505.

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APPLY FOR COVERAGE

OPTIONAL COVERAGE

BUYING A BUSINESS

COVERAGE FOR CONTRACT WORKERS

EMPLOYERS OF APPRENTICES

WCB COVERAGE FOR FARMING AND AGRICULTURE