Now available through connect: Online reports and statistics
The Commission is pleased to announce the latest web connect service - online reports and statistics. Services include:

• Three and five-year injury reports - details an employer's injury statistics, including the types of claims and sources of injuries. Use these reports to identify areas for employers to focus their safety prevention efforts and to satisfy requests for injury statistics when bidding on work.
• PRIME Schedules - displays a history of an employer's annual PRIME practice and experience results. Employers can also view, print and save their PRIME Schedules which explain how the PRIME results were calculated. PRIME Schedules can also be used when bidding on work as some employers may be asked to provide their results.
• PRIME Audit Report - documents the WHSCC Health and Safety Advisors' findings and employers' compliance with PRIME criteria, resulting from a PRIME Audit...read more

Submit Annual Employer Statements online
Employers are encouraged to submit their Annual Employer Statements online. This is a fast, easy and convenient way for employers to meet their annual reporting requirements. Some of the benefits of online submission include:

• 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.

2013 maximum compensable/assessable earnings limit
On January 1, 2013, the maximum assessable and compensable earnings limit will increase from $52,885 to $54,155. This amount is used by the Commission in determining the maximum benefits paid to injured workers and the maximum assessable earnings reported by employers.

Employer results for 2012 PRIME
Employers were notified of their 2012 PRIME results when their 2012 Annual Employer Statements were processed during February to March 2013. Congratulations to all employers who received PRIME refunds!

The 2013 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.

Interest-Free Payment Plan: All employers who have met the reporting requirements can now avail of an interest-free payment plan to pay their current year assessment over a nine-month period from April 1 to December 31 by pre-authorized debit (PAD). Employers can choose the payment frequency as weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, monthly or quarterly. To ensure your payments are made on time and that your account remains in good standing, you can also sign a PAD Agreement Form.

Register for connect today
Many employers are realizing the benefits of connect by accessing important information in one convenient location. Other connect services include:

• 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.

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