WCB Information

Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

WCB Information

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of Prince Edward Island provides:

workplace injury and illness insurance for Island workers.
liability protection for Island employers.
occupational health and safety services for Island workplaces.

At the WCB, we believe in fostering trust and accountability in all that we do. We demonstrate this commitment through:

fair and respectful treatment of Island workers and employers.
continuous service improvements.
open communication and consultation with our stakeholders.

Our Policy and Legislation provides the structure required to administer PEI's workplace compensation and safety system with objectivity and integrity.

More information about who we are, what we do and how we do it can be found in About the WCB.

December 21, 2020

Revised WCB policies

The WCB Board of Directors has approved amendments to the following policies: POL-48, Internal ReconsiderationPOL-86, Temporary Wage Loss Benefits, previously titled Wage Loss BenefitsPOL-85, Extended Wage Loss Benefits, previously titled Review of Benefits. This incorporates content from WCB policy, POL-116, Estimating Earning Capacity, which is now rescinded. Information about the changes can be found in the History section of each policy. The WCB thanks all stakeholders who participated in the consultation process.

December 18, 2020

Feedback requested: Draft OHS Regulations

The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Advisory Council is requesting feedback on proposed amendments to the OHS Act General Regulations and OHS Act Fall Protection Regulations. The purpose of the amendments is to harmonize regulatory requirements across jurisdictions, update references to standards and provide consistent terminology. A consultation summary is posted on the Legislative Feedback page of the WCB website, www.wcb.pe.ca/Information/LegislativeReview under the heading, Draft Occupational Health and Safety General Regulations and Fall Protection Regulations. The Council encourages stakeholders to provide feedback on the proposed changes by January 17, 2021, using the online feedback form.

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