Which statement correctly summarizes the three timelines for injury reporting to the WCB?

Which statement correctly summarizes the three timelines for injury reporting to the WCB?

• A. Workers must report to WCB as quickly as possible after reporting to their employer; Employers must report to WCB within 72 hours of notification; Employers must notify WCB within 24 hours of a worker's return to work
• B. Workers must report to WCB within 7 days; Employers must report within 7 days; Employers must notify within 3 days of return
• C. Workers must report to WCB within 24 hours; Employers must report within 24 hours; Employers must notify within 24 hours of return
• D. WCB forms are optional

Answer: (A)

Prompt and coordinated reporting to the WCB is essential for timely claim handling and proper return-to-work planning. The three timelines reflect who reports what and when: the worker should notify the WCB as soon as possible after the injury, once they’ve informed their employer. The employer must report the incident to the WCB within 72 hours of learning about it to get the claim registered and benefits started as quickly as possible. Finally, the employer should notify the WCB within 24 hours of the worker’s return to work so the claim can be updated and the return-to-work plan can be coordinated. Other options propose different timeframes or suggest WCB forms are optional, which would hinder proper processing and benefits.

Prompt and coordinated reporting to the WCB is essential for timely claim handling and proper return-to-work planning. The three timelines reflect who reports what and when: the worker should notify the WCB as soon as possible after the injury, once they’ve informed their employer. The employer must report the incident to the WCB within 72 hours of learning about it to get the claim registered and benefits started as quickly as possible. Finally, the employer should notify the WCB within 24 hours of the worker’s return to work so the claim can be updated and the return-to-work plan can be coordinated. Other options propose different timeframes or suggest WCB forms are optional, which would hinder proper processing and benefits.