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Psychological Injury —information for Employers

Types of psychological injuries WCB covers

People can experience both physical and psychological injuries at work. A psychological injury can happen after a sudden traumatic event or build over time from serious stressors at work.

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Psychological Injury Example Claim Scenarios

See sample claim scenarios that show when psychological injuries may be covered.

Work-Connected Recovery (WCR) Infographic

Submitted by Ishant on Wed, 8 Oct 2025 - 12:00
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This infographic explains how WCR, as a program, helps us establish a new way forward by putting workers first.

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Work-Connected Recovery

Today, people who experience a physical or psychological injury at work receive care from over 500 different health providers – physiotherapists, chiropractors, psychologists, occupationa

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Return-to-Work (RTW) Plan

Submitted by jesse on Mon, 6 Oct 2025 - 11:26
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Job Search Planner

Submitted by jesse on Mon, 6 Oct 2025 - 10:17
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Create a Return to Work Policy

Submitted by jesse on Fri, 26 Sep 2025 - 16:22
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A guide to creating a Return-to-Work policy that outlines employer and worker responsibilities, promotes safe recovery, and supports timely workplace reintegration.

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Return to Work Planning for Employers

As an employer, you play a key role in helping workers who are injured or ill get back to work early and safely. An effective plan supports healing, reduces time lost, and can lower your premium costs.

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Psychological Injury Support Team

We’re with you—every step of the way

A psychological injury can feel overwhelming. You’re not alone.

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Return to Work for Psychological Injury

Return-to-work planning and support

Whether someone experiences a physical or psychological injury, work is a critical part of recovery—and a key milestone in recovery from any mental health issue or psychological injury is being able to work.

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