Safe Work Manitoba Resources
SAFE Work Manitoba is a leader in developing safety and health resources designed to give you the information you need to help prevent injuries and illness, and get you home safe at the end of each day.
Check out their resources by visiting their website: www.wcb.mb.ca/safeworkmanitoba/
Information about Contract Workers
(source: Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba)
Coverage for apprentices, contract and out-of-province workers
Under The Workers Compensation Act, the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba (WCB) has the responsibility to provide compensation coverage for workers in most industries in Manitoba.
As an employer, it’s crucial to understand the various exceptions and clarifications regarding workers’ compensation coverage.
Industry-specific coverage – trucking
Trucking companies operating in Manitoba must provide WCB coverage for their workers. Trucking companies frequently operate across more than one province and on a contract basis.
You must register with the WCB of Manitoba if your company:
- operates solely within Manitoba
- has a base of operations in Manitoba and provides services anywhere in Canada
- is based in another province, but has workers/drivers living in or travelling through Manitoba
If you are based outside of Manitoba, not participating in Alternate Assessment Procedure (AAP), and are working in or travelling through Manitoba, you must contact Assessment Services at the Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba to determine if you are required to register in Manitoba.
Using WCB of Manitoba’s Online Clearance Request System
WCB of Manitoba’s Clearance Request System helps you determine if a contractor is in good standing with the WCB or not.
You may also be interested in reviewing A Guide for Using WCB’s Online Clearance Request System for more information and step-by-step instructions. CLICK HERE to access this resource (pdf file on the WCB Manitoba website)