The Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by WorkplaceNL, ruling that the tribunal does not have standing to appeal the quashing of its own decision regarding …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
WorkplaceNL increases employers WCB rate by 2.4% to $1.73 per $100 of assessable earnings
WorkplaceNL has announced an increase in the average workers’ compensation assessment rate for employers, effective from Jan. 1, 2024. The new rate, set at $1.73 per $100 of assessable earnings, …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Proposed N.L. legislation aims to provide bereavement counselling for families of workplace fatality victims
A proposed amendment to the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act received its second reading in the House of Assembly last week. If passed, the amendment will authorize WorkplaceNL to …