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Working from home covered by WCB
Working remotely is defined by WCB Alberta as telecommuting. Workers who telecommute on a permanent or temporary basis may still be covered under workers’ compensation.
Employers should consider drafting a policy or agreement to address workers’ safety while working remotely. Things to consider in the policy would include:
- The workspace: This might address safety inspections by the employee, ergonomics, tripping hazards, etc.
- Reporting: This would outline means of reporting an illness or injury stemming from a home-based workplace incident.
- Definition of ‘work time’: Because a worker is in their home, what might constitute ‘work time’ as opposed to ‘personal time’?
- Travel: Consider the reasons a telecommuter might need to travel to the employer’s office as it relates to the employees work obligations
You are welcome to download this sample document and customize it to suit your organization.
WCB Alberta has developed an Employer Fact Sheet on telecommuting. It includes a variety of scenarios to help clarify WCB coverage for employees while they are working from home.
If you have questions related to WCB coverage for telecommuters, please visit wcb.ab.ca or contact WCB Alberta via e-mail ( contactcentre [at] wcb.ab.ca (contactcentre[at]wcb[dot]ab[dot]ca) ) or by phone (1.866.922.9221).
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- Who does & doesn't need coverage?
Out of province
If your business or workers cross provincial or national boundaries, you may need coverage from WorkSafeBC or the workers' compensation board in the jurisdiction where your workers will be.
Out-of-province businesses coming to B.C. to work
B.c. businesses sending workers out of province, hiring out-of-province workers to work in b.c., workers based out of province.
If you are a business from outside of B.C. who is coming into our province to work, you may be required to register depending on the nature of the work and the length of time you intend to work in B.C.
You may need WorkSafeBC coverage if one of the following situations apply:
- You hire B.C. workers to work in B.C., or
- You do not have workers' compensation coverage in your home jurisdiction, or
- Intend to work a total of 15 or more days a year in B.C. using only out-of-province workers, or
- Intend to work a total of 10 or more days in B.C. during three or more visits in the year
You can apply for coverage online. Please complete the registration application with information relating to your B.C. operations only.
If your business is neither in B.C. nor has workers in B.C., contact the workers’ compensation board in your jurisdiction.
There are special requirements for out-of-province businesses in trucking and transport .
Contact our Employer Service Centre to learn more.
If you are a B.C. business that is sending workers outside of the province to work, you are responsible for ensuring you contact the jurisdiction where you intend to operate to make sure you are compliant.
If a B.C. worker is injured while working in another province or country, WorkSafeBC may cover the worker's medical and wage loss costs if:
- The worker's employer is located in B.C.,
- The worker's residence and usual place of employment are in B.C.,
- The employment is such that the worker is required to work both in and out of the province, and
- The worker is still working for the same B.C. employer and will return to B.C. in less than six months
If your business is located in B.C. and you hire people from another province or country to work in B.C., you need WorkSafeBC coverage. If you don't have coverage and a worker is injured on the job, you may be required to pay both the costs of the worker's claim and any retroactive premiums.
If your business is located in B.C. and you have workers who work and reside outside of B.C., including those working from home outside of the province, those workers are not covered by WorkSafeBC coverage. This includes workers who may have previously been working in B.C. but now work and reside in another province due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You will need to contact the workers’ compensation board where those workers reside and work to determine whether you need to register for coverage in those jurisdictions.
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Subsistence Allowance. Expenses incurred by a worker may be reimbursed when they are required to be away from home for more than 24 hours to attend a WCB-Alberta approved appointment (Board- or non-Board-directed). This may include overnight accommodation and meals. The amounts payable are set out in Policy 04-02, Part II, Addendum A-Allowance ...
Worker injury reporting form. Worker report of injury or occupational disease form (form only) - C060 [PDF, 0.22MB] This form must be completed and submitted to WCB in order for the claims process to begin. Worker report of injury or occupational disease form (with instructions) - C060 [PDF, 0.24MB] This guide will help you when completing the ...
Policies & Information Manual. If you have questions about this update, please contact Policy Development at (780) 498-7799 • Page 1 of 1. Transmittal Sheet No: 02 - 2024 June 4, 2024 . What's changed (Please read the policy documents for complete information): ... Workers' Compensation Board - Alberta :
WC BOARD SPECIFIC COVID19 POLICY ONLINE BRIEF -WC BOARD SPECIFIC COVID19 POLICY GENERAL UPDATES PERTINENT ADJUDICATION CRITERIA ... urgent travel, which also applies to in-person treatment ... WCB-Alberta adjudicates work-relatedness and benefit
This policy provides a framework of accountability and rules to guide the effective oversight of public resources in the reimbursement and payment of travel, meal, hospitality, and other expenses and allowances not addressed by regulations under the Public Service Act. This policy is intended to ensure fair and reasonable practices, and to ...
Description. This policy provides a framework of accountability and rules to guide the effective oversight of public resources in the reimbursement and payment of travel, meal, hospitality, and other expenses and allowances not addressed by regulations under the Public Service Act. The policy is intended to ensure fair and reasonable practices ...
Our experts have the expertise to help your business avoid fines and stay compliant. Our advisors are always ready to answer any questions you may have about the WSIB or health & safety standards in Albert. We are here to help set up your small business for success. Call us today at, 1-888-207-0657.
Apr 22. 2020. Working remotely is defined by WCB Alberta as telecommuting. Workers who telecommute on a permanent or temporary basis may still be covered under workers' compensation. Employers should consider drafting a policy or agreement to address workers' safety while working remotely. Things to consider in the policy would include:
For workplace accidents occurring on or after September 1, 2018, non-exempt employers have an obligation under section 88.1 of the Alberta Workers' Compensation Act (the " WCBAct ") to accommodate and reinstate most workers injured in a work-related accident to their pre-accident position or a comparable position with the same earnings.
Account Registration. An initial payment of $200 is required to qualify for clearances on newly-issued WCB accounts. The payment is applied against your first invoice. Please enter 'Legal Business Name or Applicant Name' information in UPPERCASE. *NEW* If you have a CRA Business Number, please enter your 9 digit number.
Out of province. If your business or workers cross provincial or national boundaries, you may need coverage from WorkSafeBC or the workers' compensation board in the jurisdiction where your workers will be. Out-of-province businesses coming to B.C. to work. B.C. businesses sending workers out of province. Hiring out-of-province workers to work ...
WCB policy indicates that it is common to consider that at age 65 is normal retirement age. At age 65 all injured workers must provide evidence to support that they intended to work beyond age 65. Your Worker Advisor will work with you to identify the evidence required to show your intention to work beyond age 65.
Workers Compensation Board of PEI. Worker Services. 14 Weymouth Street. PO Box 757. Charlottetown PE C1A 7L7. Fax. 902-368-5696. Receipts are required for all expenses except meals and mileage. You can learn more about expense reimbursement in the WCB claims policies or by contacting your case worker.
The Workers' Compensation Act, 2013 gives the WCB the ability to interpret and carry out the intentions of the legislature within the context of the Act. Policies are approved by the board members and form the basis of decisions made or actions performed under the Act. Procedures are approved by the chief executive officer.