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💼In New Brunswick, you must open a WorkSafeNB employer account within 15 days of hiring your third employee. The registration process is completed entirely online via the MyServices portal, requires…
🔍If WorkSafeNB audits your business, you must cooperate and provide accurate financial records, including your general ledger, T4 summaries, and subcontractor invoices. Audits are standard procedure to verify your payroll…
💰If you are unable to work due to a workplace injury, WorkSafeNB generally replaces 90% of your pre-accident net earnings (your income after taxes). These loss of earnings benefits are…
💡If WorkSafeNB denies your claim, you generally have a strict 90-day limit to submit a Decision Review Application to the Decision Review Office (DRO). If you disagree with the DRO’s…
💡A denied WorkSafeNB claim is not the end of the road. Your first step should be consulting your doctor to gather missing medical evidence, followed by submitting a Decision Review…
💡WorkSafeNB provides benefits for psychological injuries like PTSD or chronic stress, provided they are directly caused by workplace trauma or extreme working conditions. You must secure a formal diagnosis from…
💡Claim suppression is strictly illegal in New Brunswick. If your employer offers you cash, threatens your job, or pressures you to use private sick days instead of reporting a workplace…
💡If you suffer a workplace injury, WorkSafeNB covers the cost of approved treatments like physiotherapy and chiropractic care. By choosing a WorkSafeNB-approved clinic in New Brunswick that offers direct billing,…
💵In New Brunswick, the average WorkSafeNB assessment rate for 2026 is exactly $1.10 CAD per $100 of assessable payroll. However, your exact premium depends entirely on your industry’s risk classification…
🕑Registering your business with WorkSafeNB is a swift process. Submitting the online application takes only 15 to 30 minutes, and standard processing by the board typically takes 3 to 5…
🚨Failing to register your business with WorkSafeNB when legally required can lead to devastating consequences. You can face administrative penalties, retroactive premium charges covering your entire unregistered period, and severe…
👱♂️Under the New Brunswick Occupational Health and Safety Act, any workplace that consistently employs 20 or more people must establish a Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC). Failing to set…
💡If a family member tragically dies from a workplace injury in New Brunswick, surviving spouses can receive up to 90% of the deceased worker’s net earnings through WorkSafeNB. The system…
💡If a workplace injury permanently prevents you from returning to your previous job, WorkSafeNB’s Vocational Rehabilitation program can cover the costs of retraining. They will pay for your college tuition,…
💡To transition to long-term WorkSafeNB benefits, you must reach Maximum Medical Recovery (MMR) and undergo a Work Capacity Assessment. If you have a permanent impairment that prevents you from working,…
💡Generally, if your out-of-province business brings workers into New Brunswick for more than 5 or 10 days in a calendar year, you must register with WorkSafeNB. You either need to…
💡If your workplace injury in New Brunswick results in a lasting physical or psychological loss of function, you may qualify for a Permanent Medical Impairment (PMI) lump-sum benefit from WorkSafeNB.…
⏱If all your paperwork is submitted correctly, you can generally expect your first WorkSafeNB income replacement payment within 2 to 4 weeks after your workplace injury. Setting up direct deposit…
💡If you disagree with a WorkSafeNB decision, you can appeal your case to the independent Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal (WCAT). You have exactly one year from the date of your…
💡If your workplace injury worsens after your WorkSafeNB claim has been closed, you may be entitled to reopen your file. To do so, you must provide compelling new medical evidence…
⚔Most WorkSafeNB appeals lawyers in New Brunswick work on a contingency fee basis. This means you do not pay any upfront legal fees; instead, the law firm takes a percentage…
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Welcome to the New Brunswick Workers’ Compensation (WorkSafeNB) guide centre. Here you will find comprehensive resources covering everything from filing a workplace injury claim to appealing a denied benefit, based on current provincial regulations.
Workers’ compensation in the province is managed by WorkSafeNB, which operates under the Workers’ Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. This no-fault insurance system is designed to provide medical care, rehabilitation, and wage replacement to employees who suffer injuries or illnesses while on the job, regardless of who caused the accident.
Navigating the claims process can be highly overwhelming, especially when you are trying to recover from a serious physical or psychological injury. Disputes often occur when claims are denied, benefits are cut off prematurely, or there is disagreement about the severity of a permanent impairment. Understanding your rights and responsibilities within the WorkSafeNB system is vital to securing the support you need to heal and eventually return to work safely.
In New Brunswick, the initial review of an injury claim is handled directly by case managers at WorkSafeNB. If your claim is denied or you disagree with a decision regarding your medical benefits or wage replacement, the first step is usually requesting an internal review by a WorkSafeNB Decision Review Officer. If the internal review is unsuccessful, you can take your case to the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal (WCAT), an independent quasi-judicial body that hears appeals related to workplace injuries.
While WCAT decisions are generally final, an appeal on a strict question of law or jurisdiction can sometimes be escalated to the Court of King’s Bench of New Brunswick, or directly to the New Brunswick Court of Appeal depending on the specific legal grounds. Navigating these higher appellate levels requires a deep understanding of administrative law and the complex evidentiary standards required to overturn a previous ruling.
Dealing with a severe workplace injury is stressful enough without having to fight a large bureaucratic system for your rightful benefits. We strongly advise against representing yourself during a complex WCAT hearing or when appealing a major WorkSafeNB decision. Missing key filing deadlines or failing to present the correct medical evidence can result in your claim being permanently dismissed, leaving you without necessary financial support or medical care.
Retaining an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer ensures your medical records are properly evaluated, your appeals are filed on time, and your voice is strongly advocated for throughout the process. You can find a list of relevant local lawyers and government agencies at the top of this page.
You must report any workplace injury or occupational disease to your employer immediately. Following that, you must formally file your application for compensation with WorkSafeNB as soon as possible, and absolutely no later than one year from the date of the accident or the diagnosis of the illness.
Yes, WorkSafeNB does cover psychological injuries, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), provided they arise out of and occur during the course of employment. This can include an acute reaction to a traumatic workplace event or, in some cases, cumulative occupational stress.
In the vast majority of cases, no. New Brunswick’s workers’ compensation system is a no-fault system. In exchange for guaranteed, no-fault compensation benefits through WorkSafeNB, workers generally give up their right to sue their employers or co-workers for negligence that caused the injury.
If your claim is denied, you have the right to appeal. You must first request a formal review by a WorkSafeNB Decision Review Officer. If that decision is also unfavourable, you can formally appeal the matter to the independent Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal (WCAT).
If you are unable to work due to an approved compensable injury, WorkSafeNB typically pays a percentage of your regular net earnings, up to an annual maximum threshold set by the province. This wage replacement benefit is designed to help you cover living expenses while you medically recover.
If your workplace injury leaves you with a permanent loss of function or permanent disfigurement after you have reached maximum medical recovery, WorkSafeNB may grant you a permanent physical impairment award. This is usually a one-time lump-sum payment calculated based on the medical percentage of your impairment.