Office of the Worker Counsellor 2.57

The Office of the Worker Counsellor began in 2008 as a pilot program under the direction of the Nova Scotia Federation of Labour.

We were created to be a resource to assist workers and their families understand the workers compensation system and to navigate their way through it.

The funding for the program comes from the Workers’ Compensation Accident Fund - the same fund from which claims are paid.

We offer advice and assistance to workers, their representatives and their family members, on all aspects of workers’ compensation and Occupational Health and Safety in the province.

In addition, the Office provides workshops, training and seminars on all aspects of workers compensation and Occupational Health and Safety.

We offer one-to-one assistance on claims management issues, attend Return to Work meetings, assist workers in understanding their rights and responsibilities, help in interpreting decisions, assist in preparing and filing a Notice of Appeal and accessing assistance through the Workers’ Advisers Program.