05/29/2026
WorkSafeBC Update:
Interpretation of misrepresentation for classification changes
Classification change policy in the Assessment Manual lists the possible reasons for changing a firm’s classification. Under this policy, a firm’s failure to provide timely, complete, and accurate information to WorkSafeBC, and to respond promptly to information requests or information provided by WorkSafeBC (the positive duties), is addressed under the heading of fraud or misrepresentation. This creates confusion when the contravention is inadvertent.
WorkSafeBC's Policy, Regulation and Research Department is releasing a discussion paper with proposed amendments to policy in the Assessment Manual to clarify how a contravention of the positive duties is interpreted in the context of classification change.
The discussion paper and information on how to provide feedback can be found here:
https://www.worksafebc.com/en/law-policy/public-hearings-consultations/current-public-hearings-and-consultations/proposed-amendments-to-policy-on-the-interpretation-of-misrepresentation-for-classification-changes =0060f5f1-ed34-4085-a4a5-58e58a660000
You’re invited to provide feedback until 4:30pm on Friday, June 26, 2026. WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors will consider feedback before making a decision on the proposed amendments.
Policy, Regulation and Research Department
WorkSafeBC
Classification change policy in the Assessment Manual lists the possible reasons for changing a firm’s classification. Under this policy, a firm’s failure to provide timely, complete, and accurate information to WorkSafeBC, and to respond promptly to information requests or information provided ...
