Employment Incentives Program
Halifax, NS, Canada
Wage assistance for employers in Nova Scotia
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- grant_single|openingDateJanuary 1, 1987
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Wage Subsidies And Interns
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- Government of Nova Scotia
- Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB)
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Get a forgivable loan to cover a worker's salary and benefits for the first period of their work term while they are training.
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This grant provides a comprehensive framework of financial support to enable businesses to thrive while accommodating workers injured in the workplace. The financing modalities are designed to offer flexibility and support through various incentives for workplace modifications and wage assistance.
- Financial coverage for workplace modifications, including equipment such as height-adjustable desks, ergonomic chairs, and wheelchair ramps.
- Support for technological enhancements tailored to workers' needs, such as providing computer hardware, software, and modifications like wrist rests and large-screen monitors.
- Forgivable wage assistance loan, starting with full coverage during the initial training period, reducing to 50% and eventually 25% as the employment term progresses.
- Injury cost protection incentive, which ensures that compensation payments for workplace injuries during the EIP period do not affect the employer’s Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) assessment rate.
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The Employment Incentives Program (EIP) offers various incentives aimed at assisting employers in providing accommodations for injured workers, thereby facilitating their re-entry into the workforce. The eligible activities under this program are designed to maximize business potential through financial and technical support.
- Implementing workplace modifications to create an accessible working environment.
- Providing technological enhancements for improved worker performance.
- Offering wage assistance to support the hiring and training of injured workers.
- Utilizing injury cost protection to manage financial risk associated with worker injuries.
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$ 26,000
Onboarding a customer service representative for a sole proprietorship
$ 39,000
Integrating a new business analyst in a social enterprise
$ 50,000
Hiring a marketing coordinator for a local food bank
$ 30,000
Hiring a youth outreach coordinator for a non-profit
$ 22,500
Recruiting a financial advisor for a cooperative
$ 34,000
Onboarding a software developer at a tech startup
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Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to participating employers and their commitments.
- The employer must be capable of accommodating a worker who has been injured on the job.
- The employer must be reasonably certain that the worker's full-time employment will continue after the EIP contract ends.
- The employer must be willing to enter a contractual agreement specifying the terms, including wage assistance and required workplace modifications.
- The employer must be open to working with a WCB Case Manager to design an EIP contract and identify incentives.
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Employers in Nova Scotia seeking to hire and accommodate workers who have been injured on the job can apply for the Employment Incentives Program (EIP). This program is particularly beneficial for those employers who are able to provide a permanent role for these workers after the EIP contract period.
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Eligible expenses for the Employment Incentives Program (EIP) include costs associated with workplace modifications, technological enhancements, wage assistance, and injury cost protection.
- Costs for workplace modifications such as height-adjustable desks, ergonomic chairs, raised foot rests, and wheelchair ramps.
- Technological support, including computer hardware and software, and modifications like wrist rests, enlarged or "split" keyboards, large-screen monitors, and voice-activated command consoles.
- Wage assistance in the form of a forgivable loan that covers a worker’s salary and benefits on a decreasing scale over the employment period.
- Protection from having compensation payments for workplace injuries charged against the employer's WCB account.
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This grant is specifically available to employers located in Nova Scotia, Canada, as outlined by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia. The program aims to enhance employment opportunities and workplace safety across the province.
- Employers located in the province of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Nova Scotia regions covered by the Halifax and Sydney Workers' Compensation Board offices.
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Follow these organized steps to apply for the Employment Incentives Program (EIP):
- Step 1: Contact the WCB
- Call the appropriate office to express your interest in the EIP program.
- For the Halifax office, dial 902.491.8999 or toll-free at 1.800.870.3331.
- For the Sydney office, dial 902.563.2444 or toll-free at 1.800.880.0003.
- Step 2: Arrange a Meeting
- Request a meeting with a Case Manager in your area to discuss participation options.
- This meeting comes with no obligations and is purely informational.
- Step 3: Design EIP Contract
- Work with the Case Manager to design an EIP contract tailored to your needs and the worker's suitability.
- The contract will outline the terms of participation, including wage assistance and any workplace modifications required.
- Step 4: Submit Application
- Complete any required paperwork with the assistance of the Case Manager to formally apply for the program.
- Ensure all contractual agreements and documentation are finalized as per the guidelines provided during the meeting.
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Here are additional relevant details for the Employment Incentives Program (EIP):
- EIP contracts specify the length of the agreement and detail wage assistance and covered costs for specialized equipment or workplace modifications.
- Participation includes technical and financial incentives for employers, designed to increase business competitiveness while reintegrating workers into the workforce.
- The program ensures any workplace injury compensation costs during the EIP period are not charged against the employer's WCB account, protecting against increases in assessment rates.
- Wage assistance is provided as a forgivable loan, which covers decreasing portions of the worker's salary over time, contingent upon continued full-time employment post-contract.
- The EIP contract helps facilitate the development of a fully accessible and safe work environment, potentially benefiting from both modification and technological enhancement incentives.
- An EIP involves a collaboration process with a WCB Case Manager to tailor the contract according to specific employer and worker needs.
- The program has been operational since 1987, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to assisting injury recovery and employment reintegration.
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902.491.8999
