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Note: Your name and contact information are collected under the authority of section 31(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to forward to you information related to WCB news and policy updates. If you have any questions about this collection of information, please contact: Policy and Planning Coordinator, Workers Compensation Board of PEI, 14 Weymouth Street, P.O. Box 757, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7L7, (902) 368-5680 or toll free at 1-800-237-5049.

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 This incorporates content from WCB policy, POL-116, Estimating Earning Capacity, which is now rescinded.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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