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Published on: August 20, 2020

Workers Compensation Act

The Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2020 (Bill 23) eliminated the mandated 90-day waiting period before amendments to Schedule 1 approved by the Board of Directors came into effect. As a result, amendments to Schedule 1 regarding infections caused by communicable viral pathogens took effect August 20, 2020.

For more information, see the Resolution of the Board of Directors.