September 2026

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Employers paying by instalment plan are reminded that their final assessment payment for the current year is due September 30, 2026. If you make payments by pre-authorized credit card debits or post-dated cheques, please review your payment method to ensure it is up to date. Payments can be submitted through WSCC Connect.

There is a legislated penalty of 2% per month on overdue balances if not paid by the instalment due date.

Get your statements electronically. If you are currently receiving your Employer Monthly Statement by mail, but want to switch to electronic statements, see the 3-step guide. It’s easy, and you can sign up today!

If you would like to speak to an Employer Services representative, please email employer@wscc.nt.ca or call 1-800-661-0792 for the Northwest Territories or, email employernu@wscc.nu.ca or call 1-877-404-4407 for Nunavut.

Last month, we covered information about how to identify struck-by hazards. Identifying these hazards allows us to put proper controls in place to prevent struck-by incidents and reduce injury risk to workers. Examples of hazard controls that may reduce struck-by hazards at a worksite include:

• Good housekeeping practices can eliminate some struck-by hazards by ensuring heavy items and equipment are not stored at heights. 

• Switch a piece of equipment or task for one that has lower risk, such as using a scissor lift rather than a ladder that could be struck and knocked over.

• Using engineering controls such as tethers to secure tools when working at heights to avoid dropping them onto workers below.

• Administrative controls could include creating a training policy to ensure workers are trained on the care and maintenance of tools and equipment.

• Be sure that personal protective equipment (PPE) is available for any worker or task that is still at risk for struck-by incidents, such as high-visibility vests for worksites with moving vehicles or equipment.

For more information on preventing struck-by incidents, visit the Struck-By Safety Spotlight page.

It’s that time of year again. The days are getting shorter, and as people’s summer vacations wrap up, our roads are getting busier. Here are a few important seasonal reminders:

• Walking: Make sure you’re wearing easily visible apparel for the light conditions you’re walking in and pay attention when you’re crossing roads. Always ensure you are dressed for the weather with appropriate footwear and outerwear.

• Driving: When you’re travelling during sunrise or sunset, make sure you’re driving slowly and, when appropriate, use visibility aids like sunglasses and sun visors. 

Employers and supervisors, this is a great time to remind your workers about safe work practices for travelling to and from the workplace. It’s your responsibility to make sure that workers understand how to work safely, no matter the season.

Office Closures

All WSCC Offices are closed for:

• Labour Day, Monday, September 7, and will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, at 8:30 a.m. 

• National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, Wednesday, September 30, and will reopen on Thursday, October 1, at 8:30 a.m.

To report a serious workplace injury or incident, call 1-800-661-0792.

To report unsafe work, use our online Report Unsafe Work service on WSCC Connect.

wscc.nt.ca 1.800.661.0792 | wscc.nu.ca 1.877.404.4407