I. A SYSTEM BUILT ON FAIRNESS, NOT PERFECTION Injured workers often hear some version of this: “WCB said they couldn’t prove it happened at work,
Dissecting the Math Behind WCB’s Wage Replacement Formula When an injured worker in Alberta qualifies for wage loss benefits from the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB),
Financial Support for Appellants: A Casualty of Clawbacks There aren’t many places to turn for workers who’ve been denied WCB benefits. They’re financially distressed and
You may be Severely Injured, but don’t wait for WCB to tell you If you’ve suffered a life-altering work injury, you may have heard of
The Anatomy of an Unjust Denial Workers’ compensation systems are designed to provide support to injured workers, ensuring that they receive fair compensation when their
WCB must assess you holistically, not as a disconnected set of injuries. When the Workers’ Compensation Board assesses whether an injured worker can return to
Medical Consultants Influence Claims, Decisions, and the Futures of Injured Workers. In Alberta’s workers’ compensation system, internal medical consultants (MCs) employed by the WCB play
Million dollar deficits are impacting injured workers Every year, Alberta’s Workers’ Compensation Board publishes a financial and operational report that often flies under the radar.
WCB provides a range of benefits tailored to the unique needs of injured workers. However, understanding these benefits and how they apply to your situation
Insights into Psych Claims & Return-to-Work Policies The workplace can be a source of fulfillment, but for some, it becomes a battlefield of relentless stress,
A workplace injury can feel like your life has been flipped upside down. One moment, you’re working hard and providing for your family; the next,
Minimal Coverage Can Leave You Unprotected: Understand the True Costs For self-employed workers, opting for personal workers’ compensation coverage with the Workers’ Compensation Board of
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