The Workers’ Compensation Plan covers employees injured at work. Employers pay into the plan and the plan pays compensation to workers injured on the job. The Workers' Compensation Board administers the plan.
Some industries and occupations are not covered by workers’ compensation. This includes farmers, teachers, door-to-door salespeople, artists and athletes.
Workers in federally regulated industries also have workers' compensation. It is under a different law but is administered by the Workers' Compensation Board. People who work for the federal government make their claim through the Federal Workers’ Compensation Service. Some federally regulated occupations, such as the RCMP and the Canadian Armed Forces, are not covered.
This section provides an overview of workers' compensation laws only. For more information, you can contact the Workers' Compensation Board. You may also need legal advice. If you have experienced workplace sexual harassment in Saskatchewan, you can get up to 4 hours of free legal advice. Learn more.
When a person has a workplace injury, workers' compensation can cover any medical or counselling expenses and lost wages when time off work is needed.
To be covered by workers' compensation, injuries must have happened at work and must require medical treatment or time off work. These injuries can include psychological injuries.
There are important steps to be followed if you are considering making a claim for workers' compensation.
This site provides general information about workplace sexual harassment only. It is not a substitute for receiving legal advice about your situation. Request a Referral to receive 4 hours of free legal advice.
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