Published on: September 29, 2023

As part of Bill 41, the provincial government has made amendments to the Workers Compensation Act that affect return to work.

Starting January 1, 2024, employers and workers will have a legal duty to cooperate with each other and with WorkSafeBC in a worker’s timely and safe return to work following an injury, and certain employers will have an obligation to return injured workers to work in specific circumstances.

For more information on Bill 41, see:

• Workers: Duty to cooperate and duty to maintain employment
• Employers: Duty to cooperate and duty to maintain employment

For return-to-work information and resources for workers and employers, see our Return to work section.