Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My understanding of the situation is that if a person is employed and receiving a wage from an employer, whether that be for part-time work or any basis, the employer is responsible for paying the Worker's Compensation Board premiums. Those income support recipients who are participating in the program the Member refers to receive an allowance, but it is a training allowance. It is not considered a wage. If they are participating in a business setting, they are probably receiving training rather than working unless they are receiving a wage. I guess it would depend on whether or not they are receiving training at the work site or if they are performing work and being paid by the employer. If the employer is, in fact, paying a wage, then the employer must pay the Workers' Compensation Board premiums.
Charles Dent on Question 546-13(4): Employer Responsibilities Re: WCB Premiums
In the Legislative Assembly on June 4th, 1997. See this statement in context.
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Question 546-13(4): Employer Responsibilities Re: WCB Premiums
Item 6: Oral Questions
June 3rd, 1997
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