Making a claim for workers’ compensation

What are my rights?

I’m so stressed at work I think I need to take time off. Can I get workers’ compensation?
  • Yes
  • Maybe
  • No

Getting hurt or ill on the job not only impacts your health, but can leave you without a source of income. That’s where British Columbia’s workers’ compensation program comes in. Learn how the program works, and the steps to make a workers’ compensation claim.

What you should know 

The steps to make a claim

Who can help

  • This information applies to British Columbia, Canada
  • Reviewed for legal accuracy in August 2021
  • Time to read: 9 minutes

Reviewed for legal accuracy by

Richard Johnson, Ascent Employment Law and Sara Hanson, Moore Edgar Lyster LLP

Richard Johnson
Sara Hanson

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