WCB has compiled a series of quick-access resources for workers – click on any link to learn more!

 

Prevention is the Best Medicine: A Toolkit for Newcomers to Manitoba

We are pleased to offer a new prevention and information toolkit designed specifically for newcomers to Manitoba. The toolkit, available in simple English and French, is intended to help teach newcomers to Manitoba about their workplace safety and health and workers compensation rights and responsibilities

Additional Language Resources

The WCB is committed to providing access to workers compensation, return to work and claims related resources to all Manitobans – regardless of whether English is their first language.

View our list of non-English or simple English resources for workers, employers and service providers:

Call the WCB Video

This interactive video provides workers compensation information to newcomer and immigrant workers in a way that is appropriate to their language abilities and respectful of their cultural backgrounds.

    Worker Claims Information Public Service Announcement

    Hurt at work? We're here to help! That's the message of these radio spots - recorded in four languages - prompting Manitobans to report workplace injuries to the WCB. Take a listen!

    Listen to each spot individually:

    Claims Information

    The Workers Compensation Act requires employers to provide the WCB with a fully completed Employers Report of Injury within 5 business days of becoming aware of a workplace injury. Learn more about the claims process and how to file a claim. 

    Publications

    Download or print all WCB published materials including reports, brochures, completion guides, plans, posters and other on-the-job resources.

    Worker Forms

    Select from Worker Incident reports, Hearing Loss reports, Direct Deposit form and Request for Review forms in a number of languages. A PDF reader is required.

    Important Contacts

    • Worker Advisor Office - The Worker Advisor Office provides free, confidential advice, assistance and in some cases, representation to workers and/or their dependants who have claims with the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba.
    • Workplace Safety and Health Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health is responsible for protecting the health and safety of workers on the job.
    • Fair Practices Office – The Fair Practices Office helps to ensure that a fair, courteous and timely process occurs in the resolution of claims.
    • Reporting a Statement of Concern – If there is concern that an injury or illness may develop at a later date as a result of an unexpected workplace exposure due to a leak, spill, unanticipated emission, explosion, release of a chemical or substance, or contact with an infectious substance or biological agent, workers and employers can contact the WCB's General Enquiry Line at 204-954-4321 or 1-800-362-3340 to report a statement of concern.
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