WorkSafeBC is offering general rate information sessions on July 15, 16, and 17, 2025.

Overview

• What: Presentation of preliminary assessment premium rates for 2026
• Who: Employers in B.C.
• Why: To invite employers to learn more and ask questions
• How: Learn more about providing feedback
• Closing date: There will be one in-person session at WorkSafeBC’s Richmond premises on July 15, 2025, and three virtual sessions on July 16 and 17, 2025
• Key topics: Rates, Employers

Summary

Our rate information sessions include a presentation followed by a question-and-answer period. The topics for the session focus on:

• The financial state of the workers’ compensation system
• Rate and classification changes
• How you, as an employer, can influence your rates through improved health and safety practices

To register

In-person session:

• Tuesday, July 15, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Pacific time

The in-person session will include the presentation, Q&A, information booths, and networking opportunities. There are limited spaces for the in-person session. Note: All guests must register for the in-person session. You will need to present valid, government-issued ID when signing in on the day and this must match the name you registered with.

Note: All guests must register for the in-person session. You will need to present valid, government-issued ID when signing in on the day and this must match the name you registered with.

Registration for the in-person session is now closed.

Virtual sessions:

• Wednesday, July 16, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Pacific time
• Wednesday, July 16, 1:00–2:30 p.m. Pacific time
• Thursday, July 17, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Pacific time

After you register, we’ll email you a reminder with attendance instructions and the session link before your selected session.

All the registration details are available on our event webpage.

Additional sessions:

In addition to the sessions listed above, you’re welcome to request a dedicated session for your organization or association. We’d be happy to schedule a time that works for you. Please contact Stakeholder Relations via email at stakeholderrelations@worksafebc.com to request a session by August 31, 2025.

How you can share your feedback

In addition to asking questions or sharing your thoughts during the rate information sessions, we encourage you to share any additional feedback to Stakeholder Relations via email by clicking on the “Share your feedback” button on this page.

Feedback will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Learn more

Join the rate information session to learn more about the sessions, how to reduce your premiums, and where to find tools to assist you.

Here is a video explaining how we set rates:
WorkSafeBC Insurance: How Your Rates Are Set

This webpage goes into detail on rates and class:
How we set industry base premium rates