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Is there a particular age limit in relation to Workers Compensation coverage?

April 26, 2017age coverage limit particular relation workers compensation

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Is there a particular age limit in relation to Workers Compensation coverage?

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WCB coverage is not limited by age. Workers’ Compensation insurance provides compensation to anyone who is a “worker” for personal injury arising out of and in the course of employment. A worker includes anyone who enters into a contract of service or apprenticeship, independent operators, certain learners (required to complete vocational training by the employer) and volunteers, independent operators admitted by WorkSafeBC, or persons in a Ministry of Skills Development and Labour vocational training program deemed to be workers by WorkSafeBC. For inquiries regarding the minimal age requirements for young workers please contact Employment Standards Branch information line at 1-800-663-3316 or visit the Ministry of Labour and Citizens’ Services web site at http://www.labour.gov.bc.