How is the Worker's Compensation Board of Alberta funded?

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How is the Worker's Compensation Board of Alberta funded?

The funding model is employer-based. The Worker's Compensation Board of Alberta is financed through premiums and assessments paid by employers, calculated from their payroll, the risk level of their industry, and their past claims. These funds, along with any investment income, cover workers’ compensation benefits, return-to-work programs, and the board’s administrative costs. Employees do not contribute premiums, and government grants or fines are not the funding source. This structure places the cost of workplace injuries on those who employ workers, incentivizing safer workplaces.

The funding model is employer-based. The Worker's Compensation Board of Alberta is financed through premiums and assessments paid by employers, calculated from their payroll, the risk level of their industry, and their past claims. These funds, along with any investment income, cover workers’ compensation benefits, return-to-work programs, and the board’s administrative costs. Employees do not contribute premiums, and government grants or fines are not the funding source. This structure places the cost of workplace injuries on those who employ workers, incentivizing safer workplaces.

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