Employers: The last day to file your annual return is February 28
If you are an employer with workers, you are required to fill out a WCB annual return. Submitting accurate information ensures you pay the correct premium amount. This includes:
- Reporting assessable earnings paid in the previous year
- Estimating earnings for the upcoming year
When and how to file
Beginning January 1, 2026, you can submit your 2026 annual return by logging into myWCB and selecting File my annual return. You have until February 28, 2026 to file.
Need help accessing your account?
If you need support to access a myWCB account, contact us or call us at 780-498-7688 in Edmonton or 1-866-922-9221 toll free Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We are here to help!
Important for PIR participants
If you are enrolled in the Partnerships in Injury Reduction (PIR) program, it is important you submit your return on time as late filing may prevent you from receiving your 2025 PIR refund.
Do you have adequate coverage?
If you’re a business owner, you’re not automatically covered by workers’ compensation benefits—only your workers are.
Optional personal coverage is available to you. The minimum personal coverage for 2026 is $34,200 and the maximum amount is $110,900. You can request personal coverage on your annual return submission.
Our fact sheet explains the benefits that personal coverage can provide such as protection against loss of employment income and comprehensive medical and rehabilitation services.
Has your situation changed?
If you have personal coverage, it’s important to review it regularly to make sure you’ve selected the right amount to protect yourself from lost earnings in the event of an injury at work. Purchasing the minimum amount of coverage may initially reduce your costs, but if your earnings are greater than the minimum, the benefits you receive if injured may not be enough to replace lost income.
For more information on personal coverage, please visit our website.