Employer Re-employment Obligations in Common Law Provinces
| Province | Re-employment Obligation |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | There is no requirement under the Workers Compensation Act for employers to rehire injured workers |
| Alberta | There is no requirement under the Workers Compensation Act for employers to rehire injured workers |
| Saskatchewan | No specific Re-employment Obligation in Act. However employers are expected to work with the Board and the worker to achieve early and safe return to their employment |
| Manitoba | Yes - If (1) employer employs 25 or more workers; and (2) injured worker employed by accident employer for 12 or more continuous months prior to injury |
| Ontario | Yes - If (1) employer regularly employs 20 or more workers; and (2) Injured worker continuously employed at least 1 year prior to date of injury. NOTE: Different obligations apply to the construction industry |
| New Brunswick | Yes - If (1) Employer employs 10 or more workers; and (2) Injured worker employed by accident employer for at least 1 year prior to the date of accident. The employer is not required to re-employ a worker who has refused a suitable job |
| P.E.I. | Yes - If (1) Employer employs 20 or more workers; and (2) Injured worker employed by accident employer for at least 1 year prior to injury. The employer is not required to re-employ a worker who has refused a suitable job. NOTE: Construction industry is exempt |
| Nova Scotia | Yes - If (1) Employer employs 20 or more workers; and (2) Injured worker employed by accident employer for at least 1 year prior to injury. NOTE: Construction industry is exempt. The employer is not required to re-employ a worker who has refused a suitable job |
| Newfoundland | Yes - If (1) Employer employs 20 or more workers; and (2) Injured worker employed by accident employer for at least 1 year prior to injury |
| Yukon | es - If (1) Employer regularly employs 20 or more workers; and (2) Injured worker continuously employed at least 1 year prior to date of injury and (3) The injury occurred after January 1, 2011 |
| Northwest Territories/Nunavut | There is no requirement under the Workers Compensation Act for employers to rehire injured workers |
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