How do I report a workers loss time injury to the workers compensation agency?
A. One of the objectives of workers compensation legislation is to provide compensation for loss of earnings, medical care and other related benefits to employees injured in the course of employment or disabled by reason of an industrial disease due to the nature of the employment. Provincial and Territorial compensation agencies adjudicate most workers’ compensation claims. Both the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety and the CanOSH web site provide links to the provincial and territorial compensation agencies where you can access information concerning: Benefits and Services, Employer Services, Filing a Claim, and Filing an Appeal. The Government Employees Compensation Act (GECA) covers all employees of the federal government and most Crown agencies. The GECA brochure, Employers’ Guide to the Government Employees’ Compensation Act details eligibility and reporting requirements. Q. I know that I have to report a worker’s loss time injury due to a workplace accident or o
