Your
obligations as an employer
As an employer, you have certain obligations, such as registering for
insurance coverage with WorkSafeBC,
keeping your account up to date and complying with the Workers Compensation
Act and WorkSafeBC Regulation.
You're also responsible for:
Paying your premiums
WorkSafeBC is an employer-funded system that provides benefits to B.C.'s
employers and workers. Consequently, you have an obligation to pay your
fair share of the cost of maintaining the system.
Paying
your premiums has never been easier — simply set up an online
account.
Reporting your payroll
Once a year, all employers are required to submit an Employer Payroll
and Contract Labour Report to WorkSafeBC. Employers with quarterly accounts are required to report payroll five times per year. This allows WorkSafeBC to assign
your assessable payroll to the appropriate classification unit and ensures
that you and other employers pay their fair share of the system. You can
submit
your payroll online.
Notifying WorkSafeBC of changes to your operations
Changing your business operations may result in a new classification or
change to your rate. If you take on a new project, change your business,
or close your business,
contact WorkSafeBC
immediately.
Providing a safe workplace
Under the
Workers Compensation Act, employers are required to protect
the health and safety of their workers and comply with WorkSafeBC Regulation.
Find out more by going to our
Safety at Work web site.
Reporting injuries and diseases
Employers are required by the
Workers Compensation Act to report
any illness, disease, or death occurring at their workplace within three
days of the incident.
Report
incidents and injuries online.
Investigating accidents
All accidents and incidents need to be investigated. Be sure to complete
an
investigation
report (PDF 152kb) and return it to WorkSafeBC.
