Premiums Insurable Earnings Payment of Premiums Clearances Account Requirements Workers' compensation insurance applies to most employers and workers in Alberta. Employers operating in a compulsory industry must open a WCB account when they employ regular, casual, or contract individuals. Employers are to notify the WCB within 15 days after hiring their first worker. They must provide specific information about their operations and an estimate of their workers' insurable earnings for the year. Contact the Customer Contact Centre to find out whether you are operating in an industry requiring workers' compensation insurance.
Some industries are exempt from workers' compensation insurance.
Most employers who operate in exempt industries may voluntarily apply to have workers' compensation insurance protect their workers. Employers and workers covered by voluntary accounts may be eligible for all of the benefits of workers' compensation insurance. If your business requires any of your workers to work outside Alberta, for even a short period, contact the workers' compensation board or authority of that jurisdiction. They will advise whether you need an account with them. You also need to advise the Alberta WCB, so that it can determine whether the wages paid in the other jurisdiction should be included in your Alberta Employer's Annual Return.