Workers' Compensation — Manitoba
Manitoba workers' compensation is administered by WCB Manitoba. The Act imposes hard deadlines mainly on claim reporting, return-to-work reporting, and appeal steps. WCB policy requires timely written decisions with reasons.
Key Requirements
Acknowledgment
Worker must give employer notice of accident; written notice must be in ordinary language and signed. Employer must report to WCB. WCB Manitoba provides a "Notice of Injury to Employer" card/form.
Denial
WCB must provide written decisions with reasons. No universal statutory "accept/deny within X days" deadline exists; WCB policy drives timely decision-making.
Mandated Forms
- Worker injury notification forms
- Employer's Accident Report
- Return-to-work reporting forms
- Medical provider reports
Appeals
Workers may request reconsideration of WCB decisions, then appeal to the Appeal Commission. Decision letters must include information about review/appeal rights.