On November 14, 2025, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors revised policies in the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual, Volume II concerning retirement date determinations under section 201 of the Workers Compensation Act. The policy revisions add a reference to the general evidence policies and reword the guidance for workers who are 63 years of age and older on the date of injury to more closely match the policy for workers under 63.

On November 14, 2025, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors revised policies in the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual, Volume II concerning mental disorder claims under section 135 of the Workers Compensation Act. The policy revisions change the definition of significant work-related stressor and provide guidance on the limits of the labour relations exclusion.

On November 14, 2025, the Board of Directors revised policy on commutations in the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual, Volume II. The primary change is to increase the monetary threshold for when periodic payments for permanent disability benefits can be automatically commuted to a lump sum payment from $200 to $350.

Our latest News Update, which is being mailed with quarterly Employer Payroll and Payment Forms in December is now available online.

WorkSafeBC is holding a virtual public hearing on proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation. The virtual public hearing will be streamed live on November 25, 2025.