What is a C040?
EMPLOYER REPORT. of Injury or Occupational Disease. C040.
Is WCB coverage mandatory in Alberta?
WCB insurance coverage is mandatory for most employers and workers in Alberta. It is the only insurance that offers protection from lawsuit for all parties covered by WCB.
What is a letter of clearance?
A clearance letter is a document confirming a person’s lack of a criminal history in a place where the requesting party has lived or worked. Clearance letters are issued by the local police authority where the person worked or lived and are an affirmative statement that the person has a clean criminal record.
How do I make a WCB claim in Alberta?
Report your injury in the myWCB worker mobile app, or by completing a report of injury [PDF, 0.24MB] form right away, containing the details of your injury/illness, will help us to make correct and timely decisions for you. You can get this form from your employer, here on our website or at any WCB office.
How long does it take for WCB to pay in Alberta?
You should receive your first wage replacement benefit payment from WCB-Alberta within 14 days of WCB-Alberta registering your new claim. You will be paid wage replacement benefits as long as medical evidence shows you are unable to return to work due to your injury.
Is it illegal to not have workers comp?
In NSW, it is compulsory to have a workers compensation policy if: You engage workers or contractors deemed to be workers and pay, or expect to pay, more than $7,500 a year in wages, or. You engage apprentices or trainees, or you are a member of a Group for workers compensation purposes.
How much does WCB coverage cost in Alberta?
Cost will vary based on the amount of coverage you purchase and the industry you’re in. The minimum annual premium on a WCB account is $200. It’s important to base the coverage on your actual employment earnings (earnings before tax, CPP and EI deductions).
What does WCB cover in Alberta?
In Alberta, the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) provides compensation (including wage-replacement benefits and medical aid) to workers who suffer work-related injuries during the course of employment. WCB is funded by premiums paid by employers in compulsory industries in Alberta.