How do I report unsafe work NL?
Contact Occupational Health and Safety Division of Service NL for:
- Information and Concerns on workplace safety and general inspections at 709.729. 2706 or 1.800. ...
- All serious injuries must be reported to the Occupational Health and Safety Division of Service NL by calling 709.729. 4444 (24 hours, serious accidents only)
How are students covered under WorkplaceNL?
Students are covered by WorkplaceNL under the following conditions: Students employed at your business are considered workers and you must pay assessments on their earnings. They will be covered in the event of a work-related injury. ... You do not have to pay assessments and are protected from liability underthe Act.
How does workers compensation work in Newfoundland?
Wage-loss benefits will be calculated at 85 per cent of an individual's net (after tax) earnings. The individual's gross (before tax) income is capped at the Maximum Compensable Assessable Earnings (MCAE), which is $64,375 for 2018. Newfoundland and Labrador has the highest MCAE in Atlantic Canada.
What is the role of WorkplaceNL?
WorkplaceNL provides no-fault workplace injury insurance to employers and workers across Newfoundland and Labrador under the direction of the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Act (the Act).