WCB Information

Workers Compensation Board of Prince Edward Island

WCB Information

The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) provides Prince Edward Island workplaces with occupational health and safety services, as well as insurance for work-related injuries and illnesses.

At the WCB, we believe in fostering trust and accountability in all that we do. We demonstrate this commitment through:

Fair and respectful treatment of workers and employers.
Continuous service improvements.
Open communication and consultation.

Our Legislation and Policy provides the structure required to administer PEI's workplace compensation and safety system with objectivity and integrity.

More information about who we are, what we do and how we do it can be found in About the WCB.

November 20, 2024

Safety Education Sessions

Our Workshop Safety Education Sessions continue next week! ?? Coing up: November 26 - Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace. This is an in-person session. Register now by emailing ohs@wcb.pe.ca or by calling 902-368-5687.

November 20, 2024

IMPORTANT NOTICE - Canada Post Service Disruption

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers announced that its members began a nationwide strike on Friday, November 15, at 12:01am ET. The Workers Compensation Board will monitor the situation on a day-by-day basis, and we will only issue mail if, and when, it is possible to do so, to minimize disruption to our clients. The mail strike does not affect those who receive their payments through direct deposit. Injured workers and health care providers are encouraged to set up direct deposit. To sign up, complete the appropriate form: Worker Direct Deposit Form: https://bit.ly/3Z6Jzqk Direct Deposit Request – Service Provider Form : https://bit.ly/4ey4maM The WCB has already reached out to clients to make arrangements for payments to continue in a timely manner. Our Online Services remain available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, where you can submit claims, reports, review account balances and remit account payments electronically. If you have any questions or concerns about your payments, please contact the WCB at 902-368-5680 or toll-free 1-800-237-5049 in Atlantic Canada.

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