Who is exempt from WCB in Manitoba?
If you do not employ workers in Manitoba, you are not required to have WCB coverage. For these situations, business owners and self-employed individuals can choose to purchase Personal Coverage. Industry classifications are based on the type of work you do, not who is doing the work.
How do I make a WCB claim in Manitoba?
Call the WCB at 204-954-4321 or toll free 1-855-954-4321 to report a workplace injury to a Claims Service Representative. You can review the Employer Incident Report Form before calling to make sure you have all the information you need.
What is WCB clearance?
A clearance letter indicates if a contractor has their own coverage or would need to be covered as your worker. If the contractor has their own coverage, the letter clears you of responsibility by notifying you if the contractor has paid their WCB premiums.
How does WCB work in Manitoba?
Wage Loss Benefits
In most situations your WCB benefit rate is based on 90 per cent of your regular take-home pay (net pay). When we calculate your wage loss benefits, we subtract the following probable deductions from your gross earnings: income tax.