SASKATOON – The Saskatchewan government says it has modernized the Workers Compensation Act to better meet the needs of workers and employers.
Labour Relations Minister Don Morgan says the maximum wage rate for new claimants and benefits for current claimants have been increased.
The new maximum rate will be increased to $59,000 for injured workers and it will be indexed to inflation.
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Penalties for employers who breach their obligations under the act have been increased to $10,000.
Measures that support the transition back to work have also been introduced.
In 2010, the government appointed an independent committee to perform a statutory review of the workers compensation system.
The Committee of Review submitted its report in December 2011 and public consultations were held across the province last year.
The legislative amendments are expected to come into effect Jan. 1.
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