Workers' Compensation — Newfoundland and Labrador Claims Compliance

Key regulatory requirements, correspondence deadlines, and mandated forms for Workers' Compensation — Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), Canada.

Workers' Compensation — Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador workers' compensation is administered by WorkplaceNL. The system relies on mandatory reporting forms, written decision letters with review-rights wording, and structured overpayment recovery processes.

Key Requirements

Acknowledgment

Worker must give immediate notice of injury to the employer and file a claim with WorkplaceNL. Worker's Report of Injury (Form 6) is the primary intake document.

Denial

Written acceptance/denial decisions are required. Decision letters must include review-rights wording. Written non-cooperation and penalty notices have specific requirements.

Mandated Forms

  • Form 6 (Worker's Report of Injury): Primary worker claim filing
  • Form 7 (Employer's Report of Injury): Employer reporting
  • Physician/healthcare provider reports

Return to Work

Written ESRTW (Early and Safe Return to Work) plans and change notices are required. Confidentiality limits apply to what can be disclosed to employers and providers.

Appeals

Workers may request an internal review of WorkplaceNL decisions, then appeal to the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Review Division (WHSCRD).