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:
2022-0015
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:
2022-0011
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:
2022-0087
Section:
WCA 86(1)(b) - Reported assessable payroll is not correct
Contravention:

The employer failed to report the correct payroll to the WCB in contravention of s. 86(1)(b) of the Act.

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$1424.22
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2022-0008
Section:
WCA 86(1)(b) - Reported assessable payroll is not correct
Contravention:

The employer failed to report the correct payroll to the WCB in contravention of s. 86(1)(b) of the Act.

Offence Date:
Penalty:
$5935.57
Penalty Date:
Penalty Number:
2022-0009