February 2024

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February 28: Annual Payroll Report Deadline 

The deadline for submitting your Annual Payroll Report (APR) is February 28, 2024. 


Important things to remember:

  • You must submit your APR, even if you are reporting zero (0) payroll. 
  • The penalty for late submission is 15% of your previous year’s employer payroll assessment.
  • Be prepared to answer occupational health and safety questions as part of the process.


Submit your APR online through WSCC Connect.


Need help completing the APR? Visit the WSCC Connect Help page, or contact Employer Services in your territory at:

  • Nunavut: 1-877-404-4407 or by email.
  • Northwest Territories: 1-800-661-0792 or by email.


Expecting Changes to Your Payroll this Year?

Are you expecting to see a significant variance in your payroll reporting this year? If you are, remember to fill in the details explaining why this may be in the ‘Additional Payroll Comments’ section of your APR. This is located in Step 2 of Report Payroll on WSCC Connect. By providing this information, you may save yourself a follow-up call from the Employer Services team.


Safety Spotlight: Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls

Most slip, trip, and fall injuries happen during the winter because of outdoor conditions. However, hazards exist indoors that can lead to similar injuries. Good housekeeping practices are an easy and important way to avoid slip, trip, and fall incidents in any work setting. 


What does “good housekeeping” mean in the workplace? Watch for, and correct, hazards such as:

  • Slippery or wet floors (melting snow from boots, spilled coffee, etc.),
  • Loose, wrinkled, or unanchored rugs and mats, uneven walking surfaces,
  • Clutter in work spaces, cables that run across the floor, desk drawers left open, or
  • Poor lighting. 


We all have a part to play in keeping workplaces safe. If you notice a hazard that you cannot fix on your own (for example, a loose floorboard that makes the walking surface uneven), make sure you mark the hazard with a pylon, flagging tape, or a sign, and report it to your supervisor right away.


To learn more about preventing injuries related to slips, trips, and falls, visit WSCC’s Safety Spotlight webpage.

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