You have rights and responsibilities—at work and during a WCB claim. This page explains your safety rights under Nova Scotia’s Occupational Health and Safety Act and your role in keeping the workplace safe. It also outlines your rights in the…

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Claim Benefits You May Receive

When a claim is accepted, the WCB will begin paying benefits and help you access services as outlined in the Workers’ Compensation Act of Nova Scotia. The information below will help you understand the benefits and services available…

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Understanding the Claims Process for Physical Injury

If you’ve been hurt at work—physically or psychologically—it’s important to file a claim with WCB. We provide coverage and support for a wide range of injuries, including those that affect your mental or emotional health. The information on this…

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Return to Work for Workers

Whether you have experienced a physical or psychological injury, work is part of a healthy recovery. In fact, most workplace injuries don’t need to result in time away from work—especially when supports and accommodations are in place early. Work is…

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Find a Health Service Provider

If you’re injured at work—physically or psychologically—and need treatment, it’s important to get the treatment right away. The right health care provider, can help you recover safely while working or return to your job sooner. The WCB works with…

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Expenses Covered for Injured Workers

It’s important to keep track of any expenses related to your recovery from a work-related injury. The WCB may reimburse you for some of those costs related to travel, medical equipment, and prescriptions. Use WCB Online for faster expense payment…

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Legislation

Workers' Compensation Act The Workers’ Compensation Act is the law that governs workers’ compensation in Nova Scotia. It sets the rules WCB Nova Scotia must follow—along with related regulations and policies—for: Preventing workplace injuries…

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What to Expect at a Case Conference

Your WCB case worker is here to help support you during your claim and return to work. Case conferences are a helpful part of this process. A case conference is set up by your case worker—it’s a meeting that puts you in the center of the process…

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About WCB Nova Scotia

WCB protects Nova Scotia’s workforce. We are the province’s provider of workplace injury insurance. Every day, we prevent workplace injury. When it happens, we help the people whose lives it touches, supporting an early and safe return to work. We…

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Duty to Cooperate

Working together for an early and safe return to work If a workplace injury happens, you’re not alone. Whether you’re a worker, employer, or health care provider, the WCB is here to support you every step of the way. The Stronger Workplaces for Nova…

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