by admin | Aug 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
The summer of 2017 will forever be etched in the memories of many British Columbia residents – this year has officially been declared as the worst wildfire season on record. At the peak of the fires this past July, over 45,000 people had to be evacuated from their...
by admin | Aug 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
As the sole funders of WorkSafeBC, it’s safe to say that employers are alarmed when seeing major fluctuations in premiums. Where is the consistency? On May 25, 2017, the Board of Directors approved the release of a discussion paper with options and proposed policy...
by admin | Jul 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
For many years, the WSIB struggled with an enormous unfunded liability which soared to a massive $14.2 B in 2011. Since that time, the UFL has been cut by more than half to its current level of $5.6 B. This reduction will allow greater flexibility both to serve...
by admin | Jun 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Introduction The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is conducting consultations into Work-Related Mental Stress policies that would come into effect on January 1, 2018. The point of these policy consultations is to allow employers and workers to voice...
by admin | Jun 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Over the past few years, the importance of mental health has gained some much deserved attention both in the media and by our policy makers. The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has made significant progress in recognizing mental illness brought on by...
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