If you disagree with a WSCC decision, you may request a review. There are two levels to our appeals process – the Review Committee and the Appeals Tribunal.
The Review Committee is the first level of appeal. If you disagree with a decision, you may request a review. Click here for more information on Reviews.
No, the law says employers must report workplace incidents to the WSCC, even if you do not lose time from work.
No, the WSCC pays benefits to workers who suffer workplace injuries and diseases. Legal action is not an option.
Your rate of compensation depends on your employment situation. If you are a permanent worker, the WSCC needs to know your gross earnings at the time you were hurt. If you are a seasonal or term worker, the WSCC needs to know your gross earnings for the 12 months prior to your injury.
You must produce one or more of the following documents:
1. Pay Stubs;
2. T4’s (Income Tax Statements); or
3. Employer verification of employment periods and gross earnings for the 12-month period.
Most people receive their first compensation payment within 25 days of their incident. The WSCC pays from the first day of work you missed because of your injury. The WSCC does not pay you for the day of the incident.
No. You do not pay Income Tax, Canada Pension, or Employment Insurance premiums on your compensation payments. The WSCC sends you a T5007 at tax time and you report your WSCC earnings on your income tax form.
You get paid every two weeks. If your employer pays you while you cannot work, the WSCC sends your compensation benefits to your employer, not you.
How long a worker receives compensation payments varies from case-to-case. The WSCC uses medical reports from a doctor, nurse, or other specialist to determine entitlement to ongoing compensation benefits.
The WSCC offers three payment options:
If you choose the direct deposit option, you must submit an encoded personalized cheque marked VOID, or your bank can complete a preauthorization form. Your branch can submit the completed preauthorization form to the WSCC. For auditing purposes, you must send an original cheque to our office for subsequent deposits.
Yes. If you are under 18 years of age, injured at work, and we accept your claim, the WSCC pays you directly, or can send your payments to your parent or guardian.
