Policy:

Employers in industries to which the Act applies must establish an account with the WCB to insure all their workers.

This consolidated policy is effective June 1, 1998, unless noted otherwise.  Any exceptions are noted within the specific policy sections.

Interpretation

1.0 Employer

The term "employer", as defined in s.1(1)(j) of the Act, includes individuals, firms, associations, bodies or corporations that employ one or more workers or are deemed to have one or more workers in their service, and may apply to principals that engage the services of contractors and subcontractors.  It is also used to refer to proprietors, corporations and partnerships which do not employ workers, but have personal coverage in effect for a proprietor, director, or partner.

2.0 Industries to which the Act Applies

An industry to which the Act applies is:

• any industry which is not exempted under Schedule A of the General Regulations, or
• an industry exempted under Schedule A for which the WCB has approved an employer's application for optional coverage.

3.0 Workers

Workers, as defined in s.1(1)(z) of the Act, are persons who enter into or work under a contract of service or apprenticeship in an industry to which the Act applies and includes:

• individuals not paid for their services
• learners
• individuals appointed or employed under, or subject to the Public Service Act
• contractors and subcontractors
• individuals who have had an application for personal coverage approved by the WCB, and
• any other individuals deemed workers by the WCB under the Act or any order of the WCB.

Please see Part II for additional information on the following subjects:

Application

1. General
2. Employers
3. Workers
4. Principals, Contractors & Subcontractors
5. Coverage Outside of Alberta

Addendum

Addendum A - Workers of the Provincial Government by Board Order