Current year assessments invoiced prior to March 1 are due April 1.  Prior year assessments, or current year assessments invoiced after April 1 are due within 30 days of the invoice date.

If assessments are not paid on or before the due date, you will be charged interest at the end of each month on the outstanding balance. The interest rate is set on January 1 each year at a rate of prime plus 5%.  An interest free deferred payment plan is available to employers with less than $54,000 in assessments in the previous year. 

A $50 fee will be charged for payments returned due to non-sufficient funds.

The Commission has an automatic lien on all assets of an employer for unpaid assessments.  In addition, the directors of an incorporated company are personally liable for the outstanding assessments.  The Commission will pursue collection and legal action against employers who do not pay their assessments.  

Payment methods

Pre-authorized Debit Payment Plan: This is the easiest way to ensure your payments are made on time. Payments are withdrawn from your bank account on the date(s) and in the amount(s) you authorize.  Contact us to renew this plan annually or whenever a revision to an existing plan is needed to cover your balance.

Mail: Return the perforated portion of your invoice or statement with your cheque or money order.

In person: You can pay by Interac, cheque, money order or cash at one of our offices:

                        St. John’s – 146-148 Forest Road 
                        Corner Brook – 2 Herald Avenue 
                        Grand Falls-Windsor – 26 High Street

Financial institutions: If you pay your account through a financial institution, you should check the number of days your payment must be made prior to your due date to ensure the payment reaches us on time.

• In-person: You can pay at most financial institutions with your invoice or statement.
• Electronic: Contact your financial institution to see what electronic payment services they offer. When setting up an electronic payment, it is important that you select the “NL WORKPLACE HEALTH,SAFETY& COMP COM”. Otherwise, your payments may go to another province.

For further information regarding payment arrangements please contact a collections representative at 709-778-1125, 709-637-2717 or toll-free in Canada 1-800-563-9000 ext. 1125.