Nova Scotia's injured workers' compensation system is underfunded at 95% and faces legislative improvements in return-to-work processes and employer obligations.
Nova Scotia's compensation system for injured workers is the only underfunded program in Canada and the lowest-funded, at 95%. A recent report recommends improvements in 10 priority areas, emphasizing better return-to-work processes, and suggests legislation outlining employer obligations for returning injured employees to the workplace. The report also proposes financial penalties for non-cooperation.
August 30, 2024
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