{"id":10241,"date":"2025-10-14T17:10:37","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T17:10:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gosnappy.io\/blog\/?p=10241"},"modified":"2025-10-14T17:21:20","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T17:21:20","slug":"worksafenbs-performance-refund-impact-on-nb-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gosnappy.io\/blog\/worksafenbs-performance-refund-impact-on-nb-restaurants\/","title":{"rendered":"WorkSafeNB\u2019s Performance Refund Impact On NB Restaurants"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10241\" class=\"elementor elementor-10241\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a3eee36 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3a3eee36\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-616cb63c elementor-widget 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100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a847f3f e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4a847f3f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b4853ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6b4853ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">WorkSafeNB\u2019s Performance Refund Impact On NB Restaurants\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cfcb445 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>October 14th, 2025<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ff4d5fa e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7ff4d5fa\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38ab2ed0 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"38ab2ed0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3fbedfee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3fbedfee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>New Brunswick\u2019s restaurant operators are set to benefit from a new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worksafenb.ca\/employers\/insurance\/performance-refund-1\/\"><strong>WorkSafeNB performance refund<\/strong><\/a>, thanks to a significant surplus in the province\u2019s Accident Fund. The refund, totalling $53.2 million, will be distributed to eligible employers across the province, marking the second consecutive year that WorkSafeNB has issued such a refund.<br \/><br \/>Here is what every New Brunswick restaurant operator should know:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-565e584b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"565e584b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>\u00a0Summary<\/h4><ul><li><strong>$53.2M Refund Issued<\/strong>: WorkSafeNB is providing a $53.2 million performance refund to eligible New Brunswick employers, including restaurants.<\/li><li><strong>Eligibility Requirements:<\/strong> Restaurants that paid 2024 premiums and reported payroll before October 31, 2025 will automatically be considered for the refund.<\/li><li><strong>Refund Method:<\/strong> Eligible employers will receive the refund as a cheque or a credit on their WorkSafeNB account, no separate application is needed.<\/li><li><strong>Lower 2026 Rates:<\/strong> Strong funding allows WorkSafeNB to maintain a $1.10 average premium rate per $100 of payroll for 2026, helping restaurants manage labour costs.<\/li><li><strong>Safety Pays Off:<\/strong> The refund reflects improved workplace safety and financial performance, showing that investing in safe restaurant operations benefits both employees and owners.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2030ce3a e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2030ce3a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-501852b elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"501852b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2240b539 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2240b539\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why the Refund Matters<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-473cbb47 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"473cbb47\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Restaurants in New Brunswick continue to face challenges from rising food costs, labour shortages, and tight margins. Any financial relief, even in the form of a WorkSafeNB refund, can make a tangible difference freeing up cash flow for staffing, equipment upgrades, or reinvestment in operations.<\/p><p><strong>WorkSafeNB\u2019s funding level reached 152.9% as of December 31, 2024<\/strong>, well above its sustainability target range of 115\u2013125%. The strong financial performance, driven by safer workplaces, effective claims management, and solid investment returns, made the performance refund possible.<\/p><p>This means many <strong>restaurant operators who paid 2024 premiums could receive either a cheque or a credit on their WorkSafeNB account<\/strong> later this year, depending on how their accounts are structured and reported.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55f7b054 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"55f7b054\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What It Means for Restaurant Operators<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58dd5ba7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58dd5ba7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The refund will not only provide short-term financial relief but also help maintain lower long-term assessment rates. For 2026, the <strong>average assessment rate will be $1.41 per $100 of assessable payroll, with a $0.31 rebate<\/strong> applied to keep the provincial average rate at $1.10.<\/p><p>This is particularly good news for restaurant operators, who typically face higher-than-average workplace safety costs due to the physical nature of kitchen and service work. Lower premiums help reduce overall labour costs and make it easier for small operators to manage staffing budgets without compromising on safety.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4984b0c2 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4984b0c2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-151e2d2a e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"151e2d2a\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b965a32 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3b965a32\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19729764 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"19729764\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script src=\"https:\/\/js.hsforms.net\/forms\/embed\/8482141.js\" defer><\/script>\n<div class=\"hs-form-frame\" data-region=\"na1\" data-form-id=\"ec09b4fa-d50e-48cf-a410-2404dc095124\" data-portal-id=\"8482141\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40409cae elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"40409cae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Get Your WorkSafeNB Refund<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e76099e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e76099e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>To receive a performance refund, restaurant operators must meet the following requirements:<\/strong><\/p><ol><li><strong>Be an eligible employer<\/strong>: You must have paid WorkSafeNB premiums in 2024.<\/li><li><strong>Report payroll on time:<\/strong> Payroll must be submitted before October 31, 2025 to qualify.<\/li><li><strong>Maintain an active employer account:<\/strong> Refunds are based on the account used to pay 2024 premiums.<\/li><\/ol><p>WorkSafeNB will automatically review employer accounts and determine eligibility.<\/p><ul><li>Eligible employers will be notified directly by WorkSafeNB, outlining the refund amount and payment method.<\/li><li>Employers who sold or closed their business after paying 2024 premiums may still qualify but should contact assessment.cotisations@ws-ts.nb.ca<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17b65fd4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"17b65fd4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Win for Safety and Stability<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7847c661 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7847c661\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The refund is a reflection of the collective effort by employers, workers, and WorkSafeNB to make New Brunswick one of the safest places to work in Canada. For restaurant owners, it\u2019s also a reminder that investing in workplace safety through training, better equipment, and safer practices can directly benefit their bottom line.<\/p><p>While the Funding Policy only allows refunds when the fund exceeds 125%, the past two years show that sustained safety performance and fiscal responsibility can lead to recurring benefits for employers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45ec324 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"45ec324\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58ee6af5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"58ee6af5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c47a9a9 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"c47a9a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12f68bea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12f68bea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For New Brunswick restaurants, the 2025 performance refund is more than just a rebate, it\u2019s proof that maintaining safe, well-run operations pays off. As the province\u2019s hospitality industry continues to rebuild and adapt, the refund offers a welcome boost of financial stability and recognition for doing things right.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a236746 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1a236746\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f50c3fb elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"6f50c3fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6dbd17e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6dbd17e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49fd057 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"49fd057\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e9e0ab1 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"1e9e0ab1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1440407e e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1440407e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-360ef0d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"360ef0d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9061\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9061\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Do restaurant owners need to apply to receive the performance refund?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9061\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9061\"><p>No, there\u2019s no need to apply. WorkSafeNB will automatically determine eligibility based on your 2024 premiums and payroll submissions. If you qualify, you\u2019ll receive a notification directly from WorkSafeNB explaining your refund amount and whether it will be issued as a cheque or account credit.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9062\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9062\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What happens if my restaurant was sold or closed before October 31, 2025?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9062\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9062\"><p>If your restaurant paid 2024 WorkSafeNB premiums, you may still be eligible for the refund, even if the business was sold or closed before October 31, 2025. Eligibility will depend on how your account and ownership changes were reported. You can confirm your status by contacting assessment.cotisations@ws-ts.nb.ca<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-9063\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-9063\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is the WorkSafeNB performance refund taxable?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-9063\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-9063\"><p>Yes. According to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the performance refund is considered taxable business income. 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Tips<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ed919b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"1ed919b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/\/js.hsforms.net\/forms\/embed\/v2.js\"><\/script>\n<script>\n  hbspt.forms.create({\n    region: \"na1\",\n    portalId: \"8482141\",\n    formId: \"1f07a5de-4958-4b48-a370-e0e1b24a97a3\"\n  });\n<\/script>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5595afd7 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5595afd7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WorkSafeNB\u2019s Performance Refund Impact On NB Restaurants October 14th, 2025 New Brunswick\u2019s restaurant operators are set to benefit from a new WorkSafeNB performance refund, thanks to a significant surplus in the province\u2019s Accident Fund. The refund, totalling $53.2 million, will be distributed to eligible employers across the province, marking the second consecutive year that WorkSafeNB has issued such a refund. Here is what every New Brunswick restaurant operator should know: \u00a0Summary $53.2M Refund Issued: WorkSafeNB is providing a $53.2 million performance refund to eligible New Brunswick employers, including restaurants. Eligibility Requirements: Restaurants that paid 2024 premiums and reported payroll before October 31, 2025 will automatically be considered for the refund. Refund Method: Eligible employers will receive the refund as a cheque or a credit on their WorkSafeNB account, no separate application is needed. Lower 2026 Rates: Strong funding allows WorkSafeNB to maintain a $1.10 average premium rate per $100 of payroll for 2026, helping restaurants manage labour costs. Safety Pays Off: The refund reflects improved workplace safety and financial performance, showing that investing in safe restaurant operations benefits both employees and owners. Why the Refund Matters Restaurants in New Brunswick continue to face challenges from rising food costs, labour shortages, and tight margins. Any financial relief, even in the form of a WorkSafeNB refund, can make a tangible difference freeing up cash flow for staffing, equipment upgrades, or reinvestment in operations. WorkSafeNB\u2019s funding level reached 152.9% as of December 31, 2024, well above its sustainability target range of 115\u2013125%. The strong financial performance, driven by safer workplaces, effective claims management, and solid investment returns, made the performance refund possible. This means many restaurant operators who paid 2024 premiums could receive either a cheque or a credit on their WorkSafeNB account later this year, depending on how their accounts are structured and reported. What It Means for Restaurant Operators The refund will not only provide short-term financial relief but also help maintain lower long-term assessment rates. For 2026, the average assessment rate will be $1.41 per $100 of assessable payroll, with a $0.31 rebate applied to keep the provincial average rate at $1.10. This is particularly good news for restaurant operators, who typically face higher-than-average workplace safety costs due to the physical nature of kitchen and service work. Lower premiums help reduce overall labour costs and make it easier for small operators to manage staffing budgets without compromising on safety. How to Get Your WorkSafeNB Refund To receive a performance refund, restaurant operators must meet the following requirements: Be an eligible employer: You must have paid WorkSafeNB premiums in 2024. Report payroll on time: Payroll must be submitted before October 31, 2025 to qualify. Maintain an active employer account: Refunds are based on the account used to pay 2024 premiums. WorkSafeNB will automatically review employer accounts and determine eligibility. Eligible employers will be notified directly by WorkSafeNB, outlining the refund amount and payment method. Employers who sold or closed their business after paying 2024 premiums may still qualify but should contact assessment.cotisations@ws-ts.nb.ca A Win for Safety and Stability The refund is a reflection of the collective effort by employers, workers, and WorkSafeNB to make New Brunswick one of the safest places to work in Canada. For restaurant owners, it\u2019s also a reminder that investing in workplace safety through training, better equipment, and safer practices can directly benefit their bottom line. While the Funding Policy only allows refunds when the fund exceeds 125%, the past two years show that sustained safety performance and fiscal responsibility can lead to recurring benefits for employers. Conclusion For New Brunswick restaurants, the 2025 performance refund is more than just a rebate, it\u2019s proof that maintaining safe, well-run operations pays off. As the province\u2019s hospitality industry continues to rebuild and adapt, the refund offers a welcome boost of financial stability and recognition for doing things right. FAQ Do restaurant owners need to apply to receive the performance refund? No, there\u2019s no need to apply. WorkSafeNB will automatically determine eligibility based on your 2024 premiums and payroll submissions. If you qualify, you\u2019ll receive a notification directly from WorkSafeNB explaining your refund amount and whether it will be issued as a cheque or account credit. What happens if my restaurant was sold or closed before October 31, 2025? If your restaurant paid 2024 WorkSafeNB premiums, you may still be eligible for the refund, even if the business was sold or closed before October 31, 2025. Eligibility will depend on how your account and ownership changes were reported. You can confirm your status by contacting assessment.cotisations@ws-ts.nb.ca Is the WorkSafeNB performance refund taxable? Yes. According to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), the performance refund is considered taxable business income. Restaurant owners should include the refund in their financial records and consult their accountant to ensure it\u2019s reported properly during tax filing. 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