Assessments

Employers’ assessments fund the compensation system.  WorkSafeBC classifies your business operation and applies a premium rate which, along with your payroll, is used to calculate your premiums owning.  Employers may have concerns with:

• when to register
• coverage for sole proprietors/unincorporated partners
• homeowners (may be employers)
• dealing with contractors
• appropriate classification
• reporting your payroll
• penalties
• audits
• collections

If you disagree with an Assessment decision, you may ask for a:

• Reconsideration within 75 days from the date of the decision or
• Review within 90 days from the date of the decision.
• In some cases, a further appeal may be filed within 30 days of the Review Division decision to the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal.

If you require assistance, or if you have questions/concerns, please contact your local Employers’ Advisers Office.