Mental Health Injury Claims
Learn how to recognize and report a mental health injury caused by work-related trauma or stress. This page outlines who is eligible for a mental health injury claim through WorkSafeBC, how to apply, and what types of support are available—like treatment coverage, wage loss benefits, and return-to-work planning. Get clear guidance on timelines, required documentation,… Continue reading Mental Health Injury Claims
Worker Survey Insights – Health & Safety in BC’s Tourism & Hospitality Sector
In March 2025, go2HR surveyed workers across BC’s tourism and hospitality industry to better understand their experiences with workplace health and safety. The Worker Survey Insights report summarizes their feedback, revealing trends and opportunities to improve training, support, and engagement. Key highlights include: 90% of workers feel confident in understanding health protocols Top concerns: hazardous… Continue reading Worker Survey Insights – Health & Safety in BC’s Tourism & Hospitality Sector
Young Worker Injury Profiles in BC’s Tourism & Hospitality Industry
This downloadable PDF resource provides a detailed look at injury trends among young workers (ages 15–24) across BC’s tourism and hospitality sector. Compiled by go2HR using data from WorkSafeBC (2015–2024), the profile includes: Injury claims by age group, occupation, and incident type Most common injuries affecting young workers Key patterns to help employers target prevention… Continue reading Young Worker Injury Profiles in BC’s Tourism & Hospitality Industry
Managing a Safe Return to Work
This employer-focused guide from WorkSafeBC outlines practical steps to support a safe and timely return to work for injured or ill workers. It covers how to assess functional abilities, offer modified or transitional duties, and create a return-to-work plan tailored to the worker’s needs. The guide includes tools for documenting progress, facilitating communication, and understanding… Continue reading Managing a Safe Return to Work
Worker Fact Sheet: Duty to Cooperate
This fact sheet from WorkSafeBC outlines an injured worker’s legal duty to cooperate with their employer and WorkSafeBC during the return-to-work process. Effective for claims with a date of injury on or after January 1, 2022, the guide explains how to maintain communication, identify suitable duties, and avoid delays in benefit payments. If a worker… Continue reading Worker Fact Sheet: Duty to Cooperate
Employer Fact Sheet: Duty to Cooperate
This fact sheet from WorkSafeBC outlines the employer’s legal obligation to cooperate with injured workers and WorkSafeBC in planning a safe and timely return to work. It explains how to stay in communication, identify suitable duties, and share progress throughout the claim process. Effective as of January 1, 2024 (for injuries dated January 1, 2022… Continue reading Employer Fact Sheet: Duty to Cooperate
Employer Fact Sheet: Duty to Maintain Employment
This fact sheet from WorkSafeBC helps BC employers understand their duty to maintain employment for workers with accepted injury claims. Effective January 1, 2024, this legal obligation applies to employers with 20 or more employees and includes offering pre-injury or suitable work, accommodating medical restrictions, and avoiding wrongful termination. The document explains compliance timelines, potential… Continue reading Employer Fact Sheet: Duty to Maintain Employment
Employer’s Statement of Return To Work (Form 9)
WorkSafeBC’s Employer’s Statement of Return to Work (Form 9) is used to report an injured worker’s return-to-work status, time loss, and current earnings. Employers are required to complete this form to support the claims process and help determine ongoing benefit eligibility. The form captures essential information such as return dates, work capacity, wage changes, and… Continue reading Employer’s Statement of Return To Work (Form 9)