The employer prevented or actively discouraged a worker from applying for compensation, pursuing a claim for compensation already made, or from receiving compensation 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 19.1(1) - Discouraging worker from claiming compensation
Contravention:
Offence Date:
Penalty:
$4000.00
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2023-0121
Section:
WCA 86(1)(b) - Reported assessable payroll is not correct
Contravention:
The employer under-reported their assessable payroll for the year audited.
Offence Date:
Penalty:
$9833.06
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2023-0086
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:
2023-0096
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:
2023-0094
Name: Sabe Peace Walkers Inc.
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:
2023-0097