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COVID-19 and WCB Coverage
“Workers covered by….(WCB) legislation would be unable generally to sue their employer but would have to utilize that mechanism, although Workers’ Compensation branches in different
July 22, 2020
“Workers covered by….(WCB) legislation would be unable generally to sue their employer but would have to utilize that mechanism, although Workers’ Compensation branches in different
WCB claims arising from unwanted or accidental physical contact are on the rise. But what’s an employer to do? Question of the week: Q:
A vast majority of Alberta employers shy away from disputing WCB entitlement decisions. A recent decision (Decision No. 020-0262) rendered by the Appeals Commission underscores
WCB approves of opioids and benzodiazepines for medical treatment. And doctors are prescribing benzodiazepines, like Xanax and Ativan, at accelerating rates. But most don’t know
This 5 minute video summarizes the key factors driving up WCB and STD/LTD costs for employers. Forewarned in forearmed.
Workplace law expert explains how to prepare and enforce return-to-work protocols.
We received a question recently from an employer dealing with a WCB claim related to a head injury. In this case, the employer’s worker suffers
Requests for our high-impact lunch & learn presentations are beginning to stream in again. Given the return to semi-normality, we’ve recently decided to resume on-site
The mere mention of TRIF strikes fear into the hearts of construction leaders. And for good reason, as a subpar TRIF score can be a
One more inquiry from another of our valued followers: Q: How do we engage Blue Collar? Do you bill by the hour or work on
According to Price’s Law, the square root of the number of people in a domain do 50% of the work. Otherwise stated: 10 employees; 3
An axiom of business management is that 80% of sales come from 20% of clients. But few of us notice the 80/20 rule reaching beyond
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