Protecting the workers' compensation system

WCB-Alberta is committed to deterring, detecting and prosecuting those who abuse the funds held in trust for workers and employers. While fraud is a rare occurrence, it is possible.

What constitutes fraud?

• falsely reporting an accident as one that occurred at work
• falsely reporting your income when filing a claim with WCB-Alberta
• not informing WCB-Alberta once you have returned to work or are able to return to work and continuing to accept wage replacement benefits thereafter

In simplest terms, abuse occurs when an individual is intentionally dishonest in order to obtain money, goods or services to which he or she is not entitled.

For more information on fraud, refer to the It's about fairness (pdf, 40 KB) fact sheet.

Report any suspected system abuse to the Claims Contact Centre.