Employer Accident – Injury Reporting Obligations in Common Law Provinces
| Province | Reporting Time Limit |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | Within 3 BUSINESS DAYS of employer knowledge of injury that requires medical attention or results in lost time or wages. Serious injuries must be reported immediately |
| Alberta | Within 72 HOURS of Employer knowledge of injury that requires medical aid, results in lost time from work or accommodation. |
| Saskatchewan | Within 5 DAYS of Employer knowledge of injury that requires medical attention or results in lost time from work |
| Manitoba | Within 5 BUSINESS DAYS of Employer knowledge of injury that requires medical aid or results in lost time |
| Ontario | Within 3 BUSINESS DAYS of Employer knowledge of injury that requires medical attention, results in lost time/wages, or accommodation beyond 7 calendar days. |
| New Brunswick | Within 3 BUSINESS DAYS of Employer knowledge of injury that requires medical attention or results in lost time or wages |
| P.E.I. | Within 3 BUSINESS DAYS of Employer knowledge of injury that requires medical attention or results in lost time or wages |
| Nova Scotia | Within 5 BUSINESS DAYS of Employer knowledge of injury that requires medical attention or results in lost time or wages |
| Newfoundland | Within 3 DAYS of Employer knowledge of injury that requires medical aid or results in lost time or wages |
| Yukon Territories | Within 3 DAYS of employer knowledge of injury that requires medical attention or results in lost time or wages |
| Northwest Territories/Nunavut | Within 3 BUSINESS DAYS of employer knowledge of injury that requires medical attention or results in lost time or wages. Serious injuries must be reported immediately |
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