Worker asks his deep-pocked employer for an inexpensive job accommodation, but the request falls on deaf ears. Employers pay heed: WCB does not take kindly
Telling a disabled worker that WCB won’t acknowledge their pain is never a pleasant experience. But the fact remains that WCB doesn’t compensate on the
Dear Blue Collar, After saying their goodbyes at the company Christmas party, our worker and his wife took their leave. On the way home, they
Question from Bianca: Last spring we had a scary incident occur in our West Edmonton industrial yard. One of our cranes sunk into the soft
A subcontractor worries about transferring claims costs to a general contractor Dear Blue Collar, I’m wondering whether to transfer WCB costs after a truck driver
WCB savings and group benefit discounts can be a boon for operating profits Question from reader: I pay $160K/yr in WCB premiums, and about the
A Blue Collar Follower Wonders: Should I Hire a WCB Lawyer? When faced with the complexities of challenging a WCB decision, many workers in Alberta
Worker wants to sue WCB after perceived mishandling of claim causes his life to spiral. Dear Blue Collar, Ten years ago I suffered a severe
Dear Blue Collar, One of our injured workers brings his pet to the office as part of a modified work arrangement. The man in question
Two technical innovations that will have an impact on construction health and safety in the near future are wearable technologies and exoskeletons. Exoskeletons, or exosuits,
Dear Blue Collar, The Appeals Commission sided with WCB in refusing to reverse my claim decision. I’ve been advised against hiring a WCB lawyer to
On Oct 22, 2018, former governor general Julie Payette gave enthusiastic assent to a Labour Code amendment intended to help prevent violence and harassment in
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