WorkSafe NB announced two significant changes that will affect employers.
The 2026 average assessment rate will remain at $1.10 per $100 of payroll, maintaining the lowest rate in New Brunswick’s history.
Building on the positive news of maintaining the organization’s lowest average assessment rate, WorkSafeNB will also issue $53.2 million in performance refunds to eligible employers in New Brunswick. Refunds over $1,000 will be issued by cheque. Refunds under $1,000 will be credited to employers’ WorkSafeNB accounts, lowering their 2026 premiums.