Register a Business
Why do I need to register my business?
The WSCC provides no fault insurance in the event that a worker is injured or made ill while on duty. For employers operating in the Northwest Territories (NT) and Nunavut (NU), registering your business and paying assessments to the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) is a requirement under the Workers’ Compensation Act(s).
Who needs to register their business with the WSCC?
All employers with one or more workers working in the NT or NU must register their business with the WSCC within ten (10) business days. This requirement is outlined under Section 8 of the Workers’ Compensation Act(s).
Temporary employers cannot register with the WSCC. To determine if you are considered a temporary employer, read the following list of statements. If you do not answer ‘Yes" to all five (5) statements, you must register with the WSCC as an employer.:
- The employer’s primary location is outside the NT and/or NU;
- Residents of the NT and/or NU are not employed by the organization;
- Employees working for the organization usually work outside of the NT and/or NU;
- The employer’s NT and/or NU based business operations does not exceed 10 days per year;
- The employer has workers’ compensation coverage or other similar coverage under another jurisdiction that extends to their activities in NT and/or NU.
How do I register my business with the WSCC?
The Register Your Business e-service allows you to submit applications for registration online. Once you submit your request, you should hear from the WSCC within five (5) business days. You can also review or check the status of your existing registration request.