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Employment Incentives Program

Wage assistance for employers in Nova Scotia

Government of Nova Scotia

Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCB)

Last Update: March 4, 2026

Funding available

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : January 1, 1987

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Overview

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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Opportunity Score

Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Increase performance through digital transformation

Eligible Funding

Up to 50% of project cost

Timeline

Open Date : January 1, 1987

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

All industries

Location

Halifax
Nova Scotia

Legal structures

All legal structures

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Next steps

Determine your project

Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

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.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

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.

Eligible expenses

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.

Eligible geographic areas

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.

Additional information

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.

Contacts

902.491.8999

Frequently Asked Questions about the Employment Incentives Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Employment Incentives Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Employment Incentives Program?

Get a forgivable loan to cover a worker's salary and benefits for the first period of their work term while they are training.

How much funding can be received?

Employment Incentives Program Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Employment Incentives Program program?

To be eligible for the Employment Incentives Program program, you must: The program details are not clear from the provided information.

What expenses are eligible under Employment Incentives Program?

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.