Who is exempt from WorkSafeBC?
All employers are legally required to have WorkSafeBC coverage unless the employer is exempt. An employer is a person or firm that hires workers or unregistered subcontractors and an employer can be a self-employed proprietor, partnership, corporation, society, or any other type of legal entity.
How do I contact WorkSafeBC?
Claims Call Centre
- Phone: 604.231.8888 (Lower Mainland) Toll-free: 1.888.967.5377 (Canada)
- Fax: 604.233.9777 (Lower Mainland) ...
- Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Mail: PO Box 4700 Stn Terminal, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 1J1.
- Phone: 1.888.967.5377.
- Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
What does WCB premiums pay for?
As an employer, the premiums you pay help fund the workers' compensation system, protecting you and your workers against the impacts of workplace accidents and injuries.
How do I pay WorkSafeBC?
At your nearest WorkSafeBC office: Visit the office location closest to you to pay. All offices accept payment by cheque and money order. Our Richmond office also accepts payment by debit card, credit card and cash. Credit card and cash payments are limited to $10,000 or less.
Who pays WCB premiums in BC?
Is WorkSafeBC the same as WCB?
The Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia, operating as WorkSafeBC, is a statutory agency that came into existence in 1917, after the provincial legislature put into force legislation passed in 1902.
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WorkSafeBC.
Type |
Statutory Agency |
Headquarters |
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada |
Website |
www.worksafebc.com |
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How do I start a WCB claim in BC?
If you are not employed by the B.C. Provincial Government please call WorkSafeBC at 1-888-621-SAFE (7233)
- Lower Mainland: 604-276-3301.
- Toll-free: 1-888-621-7233.
How often do you pay WorkSafeBC?
Depending on the amount of your annual payroll and your classification unit, you will report your payroll and pay your premiums annually or quarterly (every three months). During the COVID-19 pandemic, WorkSafeBC remains committed to supporting your insurance needs.