If you are a Canadian employer, it's
mandatory that you register with the Worker's Compensation Board in your
province or territory, and pay insurance premiums based on your industry
classification. Also Known As:
Worker's Comp, WC.
Examples:
Workers' compensation insurance protects employers
from claims resulting from injuries to employees.
Alternate Spellings:
None. Common Misspellings:
Workmens compensation insurance.
Related Resources:
Guide
To Worker's Compensation Insurance Do You
Have The Business Insurance You Need? Insurance
For Small Businesses Elsewhere on the Web:
Association of Worker's Compensation Boards Of Canada Canadian Centre For Occupational Health And Safety
Definition:
Insurance that protects employees from
work-related illness and injury.
Related Terms
• Business Continuity Planning
• Business Interruption Insurance
• Business Plan
Learn more about the Worker's Compensation Act and how to register for Worker's Compensation Insurance
in different provinces and territories.
A guide to the different types of business insurance, such as business interruption
insurance, disability insurance, and key people insurance.
Information about insurance relevant to small business owners, from
professional liability through business interruption insurance.
Non-profit organization that works to increase understanding of workplace
safety and worker's compensation.
Canada's national centre for occupational health and safety
information.
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