Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island
You can also register by completing a physical copy of our Employer Registration Form and submitting it to:
Mail and In Person
Workers Compensation Board of PEI
Employer Services
14 Weymouth Street
PO Box 757
Charlottetown PE C1A 7L7
Fax
902-368-5705
If you have any questions about the registration process, please contact us.
PLEASE NOTE: Employers who fail to register with the WCB may receive an arbitrary assessment plus penalties for filing late. You may also have to reimburse the WCB for the full cost of compensation for any claims filed prior to registration.
We will send you a renewal package each January as a reminder. When renewing your registration, please keep in mind the following:
More information about registration and renewal is available in the WCB Information for Employers booklet and in the WCB employer services policies.
If you need assistance with your registration, or to obtain a copy of a form or publication, please contact us. Our Employer Services staff are available to help.
Registration
How Do I Register?
As an employer operating in PEI, you are responsible for contributing to the Island's workers compensation system. You can do so by registering with the WCB and renewing your registration every year if the following applies to you:- You are an employer operating in PEI with at least one worker, regardless of whether you - the employer - are based in PEI.
- You employ one or more regular, part time or contractual workers.
- You are in an industry covered under the Workers Compensation Act.
- Employer Account Maintenance lets you view your basic employer information.
- Employer Account Status allows you to view your account status and payroll history.
New Registration
New employers are required to register with the WCB before the start of operations. You can register with us through our Employer Registration Form via the WCB's Online Services.You can also register by completing a physical copy of our Employer Registration Form and submitting it to:
Mail and In Person
Workers Compensation Board of PEI
Employer Services
14 Weymouth Street
PO Box 757
Charlottetown PE C1A 7L7
Fax
902-368-5705
If you have any questions about the registration process, please contact us.
PLEASE NOTE: Employers who fail to register with the WCB may receive an arbitrary assessment plus penalties for filing late. You may also have to reimburse the WCB for the full cost of compensation for any claims filed prior to registration.
Employer Registration Renewal
Each year, by February 28, you must renew your registration with WCB. You do so by reporting your actual payroll for the previous year and an estimated payroll for the current year.We will send you a renewal package each January as a reminder. When renewing your registration, please keep in mind the following:
- Report your payroll using the calendar year January 1 to December 31 and maximum assessable earnings (MAE). The MAE for 2023 was $65,000 and the MAE for 2024 is $78,400.
- Your premiums are based on your estimated payroll for the current year with adjustments made based on your actual payroll for the previous year. If your actual payroll is more than 25% higher than your estimated payroll you may receive an underestimating penalty. You can avoid penalties by:
- Reviewing your annual payroll estimate regularly, and submitting a revised estimate prior to November 1 each year.
- Joining the Monthly Assessment Payment Option (MAPO) where you pay premiums each month that are based on actual payroll only.
- There are two options to submit an employer registration renewal:
- You may renew your registration via the Employer Registration Renewal form in the WCB Online Services.
- You may complete the physical copy of the Employer Registration Renewal Form included in your renewal package and return the completed form:
Mail and In Person
Workers Compensation Board of PEI
Employer Services
14 Weymouth Street
PO Box 757
Charlottetown PE C1A 7L7
Fax
902-368-5705
Please note that late filing may result in arbitrary assessment and penalties.
Workers Compensation Board of PEI
Employer Services
14 Weymouth Street
PO Box 757
Charlottetown PE C1A 7L7
Fax
902-368-5705
More information about registration and renewal is available in the WCB Information for Employers booklet and in the WCB employer services policies.
If you need assistance with your registration, or to obtain a copy of a form or publication, please contact us. Our Employer Services staff are available to help.
