• immediate confirmation of submission;
• importing contractor information to reduce data entry;
• secure submission environment;
• relevant question prompting – only answer those that apply to your firm;
• tools to help improve PRIME compliance; and
• built-in error checking.

If your business is already registered to use the Commission's web portal, connect, contact your in-house employer administrator to get set up for this service.

If your organization is not registered for connect, you can still submit your statements online by using the Access Code located in the top right hand corner of your Employer Payroll Statement. Watch for your Annual Employer Statement package in January for more information.

Employer results for 2011 PRIME
Employers will be notified of their 2011 PRIME results when their 2011 Annual Employer Statements are processed. Congratulations to all employers who receive PRIME refunds!

The 2012 PRIME program is now underway. Follow these important tips to save money next year:

• prevent injuries before they happen;
• meet your PRIME practice requirements;
• answer all applicable questions in the PRIME refund section of your Annual Employer Statement package;
• submit your Annual Employer Statements on time;
• submit your Occupational Health and Safety Committee minutes on time, if applicable; 
• participate in all available early and safe return-to-work options;
• manage claims costs effectively so that PRIME costs are as low as possible; and
• if you are not receiving monthly PRIME Status Reports, complete a claim cost authorization form today.

• view account information, including addresses, contacts, assessment rates and balances;
• view claims cost reports;
• request clearance letters;
• manage sub-contractor status lists;
• submit annual employer statements;
• submit employers’ report of injury (form 7);
• enter and submit OH&S Committee minutes; and
• view archived copies of OH&S minutes submitted on-line.

If you have not already registered, make it a priority to connect today. Save time for your organization. Go to connect to register.

2012 maximum compensable/assessable earnings limit
On January 1, 2012, the maximum assessable and compensable earnings limit increased from $51,595 to $52,885. This amount is used by the Commission in determining the maximum benefits paid to injured workers and the maximum assessable earnings reported by employers.

Subcontractor reporting
Employers are no longer required to report a contractor on their annual contractor statement if they obtained the appropriate clearance letter (or connect clearance status) on that contractor for the full contract period.

Form 7 employer’s report of injury online
Registered connect web users can file a form 7 employer’s report of injury through the connect web portal. This service offers employers a convenient, safe and secure way to file injury reports with the Commission...read more