Most Nova Scotia Employers must register with the Workers` Compensation Board of Nova Scotia. A list of industries requiring coverage can be found in the Workers' Compensation General Regulations .

The Workers' Compensation Board protects and insures both employers and employees in cases where there is a work related injury. The WCB also provides injury prevention education and support to promote a culture of safety in Nova Scotia workplaces.

Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia

Employer Services
Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia

Toll-free (Within Canada):  1 (877) 211-9267

Telephone: (902) 491-8324

Fax: (902) 491-8326

e-mail:  assess@wcb.gov.ns.ca

Mailing Address:
PO Box 1150
Halifax, NS
B3J 2Y2

Halifax Location:
5668 South Street
Halifax, NS
B3J 2Y2

Further information is available on the WCB's web site at http://www.wcb.ns.ca.

With this Registration, there are two different ways to submit your application form: 

A) You can send in a hard copy. You can get a form by: 
       (1) downloading a form from the WCB website; 
       (2) calling, writing or visiting the WCB offices listed above. 

B) You can fill it out online. Not applicable to special protection. 

If you wish to apply online, click here.  This process begins by entering the Nova Scotia Business Registry.  Before you begin, make sure you have at hand the information listed below.

Information you will need to fill out your application form:
 

Your 9 digit CRA BN (if you are a LTD). Your company's average monthly payroll. For any payroll accounts with Canada Revenue Agency, you will need the 9-digit business number, the 4-digit RP number and frequency of payments. The name and address of your company's financial institution (bank or credit union). A list of the equipment, building(s) and other assets to be used by this company. Include the licence plate number(s), the serial number(s), as well as the colour, make and year of the vehicle(s). The name, contact information and Social Insurance Number of all officers of the company

The completed application is submitted to the WCB.

Once the Employer Registration form is received by the WCB and approved, the applicant will be assessed a premium based on actual payroll figures during specific reporting periods. If it is determined by the WCB that the applicant is not required to have coverage, the applicant may request to have voluntary or special protection by contacting the WCB directly.

1 Week (approximately)

Generally, coverage does not expire, with the exception of special protection which expires each year on December 31.

A premium is calculated by multiplying the assessment rate by the total assessable payroll for a period. This amount is then divided by 100 (The rate is charged per $100 of payroll).  The premium is paid periodically. Exception s/p paid at time of application.

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The Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Act is the Minister of Environment and Labour.

The Workers` Compensation Act of Nova Scotia requires that firms, in most industries, which employ three or more workers at the same time register for coverage. This includes full time, part time, or casual workers and workers hired through a Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) grant. It also includes subcontractors who work in mandatory industries and the owners, officers and directors of the company.

For the self-employed or workers for which coverage is not required, voluntary or special protection coverage is optional.

A full list of industries for which coverage is mandatory (pending the 3-worker rule) is given in Appendix A of the Workers' Compensation General Regulations, made under Section 184 of the Workers' Compensation Act.

The Workers' Compensation Act, Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1994-95, Chapter 10. Bill 90, amendments to the Workers' Compensation Act, Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1999, Chapter 1.

Bill 46, Financial Measures (2000) Act, Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 2000, Chapter 4, Section 93.

Bill 109, Financial Measures (2002) Act, Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 2002, Chapter 5, Part XXI.

The Workers' Compensation General Regulations, made under Section 184 of the Workers' Compensation Act, Revised Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1994-95, c. 10.