St. John’s, NL – WorkplaceNL is proud to mark 2026 as its 75th anniversary year.
On April 1, 1951, the Workmen’s Compensation Commission opened its doors. We have made significant progress toward safer workplaces since then. Notably, in 1951 the lost-time injury rate was three times higher than it is today, at 3.82 lost-time injuries per 100 workers compared to 1.2 in 2024. This achievement, along with many others, reflects the dedication of the WorkplaceNL team, workers, employers and many partners in supporting and protecting employers and workers every day.
“As I look back, I am inspired by how far our organization has come and motivated to keep pushing for even better health, safety and return-to-work outcomes for Newfoundland and Labrador workplaces,” said Elizabeth Lane, CEO, WorkplaceNL. “I encourage our staff, workers, employers and our many safety partners throughout the province to take a moment to celebrate your own part in building safe workplaces and to recognize the impact of supporting workers as they recover or during long-term illnesses.”
As we look to the future, our purpose remains the same: to improve quality of life through safe workplaces and support for our clients. We look forward to providing health, safety and compensation services to Newfoundlanders and Labradorians for many years to come.
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About WorkplaceNL
Serving approximately 230,000 workers and 17,000 employers, WorkplaceNL administers an employer-funded, no-fault workers’ compensation system that promotes safe and healthy workplaces, provides return-to-work programs and offers compensation to injured workers and their dependents.
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