Compensation for federal workers

Before submitting a claim

From: Employment and Social Development Canada

Federal employees must report all injuries or illnesses to their employer (usually to their supervisor). They should report the incident even if it does not appear serious, as a medical condition could develop over time. Employer records of the initial incident could help support a future claim.

Workers’ compensation benefits cover a number of injuries or illnesses, such as:

  • physical injuries (for example, back injury caused by lifting, slipping, falling, etc.)
  • psychological conditions (for example, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which may be caused by exposure to a traumatic event)
  • occupational illnesses (for example, cancer that may be caused by exposure to hazardous substances)
  • noise-induced hearing loss (for example, hearing damage caused by loud noises)

The provincial workers’ compensation board where the federal employee is usually employed adjudicates the claim, except:

  • for employees who usually work in the Yukon, Northwest Territories or Nunavut, their claims are adjudicated by the Alberta Workers' Compensation Board
  • for employees who usually work outside Canada, their claims are adjudicated by the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board

Workers’ compensation benefits coverage extends to:

  • travelling for work or short-term assignment away from the usual workplace
  • a worksite at a location other than the physical office space an employee is usually required to work at. This includes accommodations such as: remote work, a telework agreement, training, etc.

Contact us

Federal Workers’ Compensation Service
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