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Why: WorkplaceNL consulted with stakeholders and the public on adding coverage for psychological injuries resulting from chronic stress. This was completed in response to a recommendation from the 2019 Statutory Review of the workers’ compensation system.

How and when:

• November 20, 2023 – call for public input (see press release)
• February 6, 2024 – deadline for public comments
• April 19 and 24, 2024 – sessions with stakeholders
• May 15, 2024 – deadline for written submissions from stakeholders

Documents:

• November 2023: Consultation Document
• May 2024: What We Heard Document

Why: To explore continuous improvement options to our early and safe return to work (including labour market re-entry) as well as changes to our Prevention, Return-to-Work, Insurance Management for Employers and Employees (PRIME) program.

How and when:

• November 25, 2021 – hosted virtual consultation session
• December 16, 2021 – deadline to submit written response (extended from December 2, 2021)
• March 2022 – individual meetings (upon request) with organizations concluded

Documents

• Prime – ESRTW – LMR – Programs Consultation
• Labour Market Re-entry, Early and Safe Return to Work, and PRIME Programs – Consultation Summary
• Injured Worker Feedback

Why: WorkplaceNL and the Occupational Health and Safety Division (OHS Division) of the Department of Digital Government and Service NL invited public, partners and stakeholders to provide input to assist in developing a new Workplace Injury Prevention Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador (2023-2028).

How and when:

• July 20, 2022 – call for public input (see press release)
• September 13, 2022 – public consultation virtual session
• September 26, 2022 – completed consultation meetings with stakeholders
• September 30, 2022 – deadline to submit written response

Documents

July 2022: Workplace Injury Prevention Strategy – Discussion Paper

April 19, 2023: 2023-2028 Workplace Injury Prevention Strategy