Workers' Safety and Compensation Board - Yukon

10/09/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026 for Thanksgiving. We will reopen on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

To report an unsafe workplace or a serious workplace accident, please contact a safety officer at 867-667-5450 or toll free at 1-800-661-0443.

10/07/2026

The Government of Yukon has introduced Bill No. 6 in the Legislative Assembly to amend the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Act.

Read more:https://yukon.ca/en/news/government-yukon-tables-bill-extend-cancer-presumption-wildland-forest-firefighters

10/02/2026

We are inviting you to Workplace Solutions!

This year’s topic is Fit for Duty: Practical Solutions for Substance Use and the Workplace

Featuring guest speaker, Dr. Melissa Snider-Adler

✅ Learn from a board-certified Addiction Medicine Physician, Medical Review Officer, and nationally recognized expert in workplace substance use, impairment, drug testing, and fitness for duty.
✅ This free keynote presentation will provide employers, supervisors and safety professionals practical tools to handle substance use situations confidently.
✅ Plus, sign up for our other free workshops and trainings.
✅ Commit only to sessions that appeal to you!

Snacks and lunch included. And again, all events are free!
📅 For more details: www.wcb.yk.ca/workplacesolutions
📋 To register: bit.ly/3Tt2yvj

Learn more about Workplace Solutions

09/28/2026

To observe the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, our office will be closed on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 and will reopen on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

We encourage our team and community to reflect on what reconciliation means in your life and in your workplace, and to take time to honour Survivors of residential schools, their families, and the children who never made it home by wearing orange and participating in local events. 🧡

As always, to report an unsafe workplace or a serious workplace accident, please contact a safety officer at 867-667-5450 or toll-free at 1-800-661-0443.

09/24/2026

We are pleased to announce that assessment rates and industry classifications for 2027 are now available. All industries will see lower rates for next year.
For more details, please go to our website: www.wcb.yk.ca/rates

09/03/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, for Labour Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

To report an unsafe workplace or a serious workplace accident, don't hesitate to get in touch with a safety officer at 867-667-5450 or toll-free at 1-800-661-0443.

09/01/2026

Young workers are more likely to be injured than older, more experiences workers. WSCB has presentations for high school grades and young adults where we help students learn about common work place hazards and how to mitigate them.

See a list of our in-class presentations and book a visit with our outreach team: www.wcb.yk.ca/classroom

08/27/2026

Did you know that WSCB has programming for Gr. 4-7 classrooms? Our outreach team can visit your classroom to deliver our Head First and Safety Online presentation.

Students can learn about brain health and the physical symptoms of a concussion in our Head First program, or the importance of personal safety and screen time while online.

Take a look at our programs and book a classroom visit: www.wcb.yk.ca/classroom

08/24/2026

Are you a primary grade educator?

WSCB has dedicated programming for K-Gr. 3 classrooms. Our in-class presentations introduce young ages to the importance of safety at home, at school and at play.

Check out our programs and book a classroom visit: www.wcb.yk.ca/classroom

08/21/2026

Attention Yukon educators!

You can sign up for fun and engaging activities to teach your students about safety at school, home, outdoors and work! Our Outreach team at WSCB offers programs:

✅ for all grade levels
✅ linked to curricular outcomes
✅ adapted to students' interests

Our programs are a great way to learn about making safe choices. Ready for a class visit? Learn more about what we have available and book a classroom visit at www.wcb.yk.ca/classroom

Commission scolaire francophone du Yukon
First Nation School Board - Yukon
Yukon Department of Education