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WorkSafeBC and WCB: A Comparative Analysis
A Comparative Analysis of WorkSafeBC and Alberta’s WCB Workers’ compensation is an important aspect of ensuring the safety and well-being of employees in the event
January 26, 2023
A Comparative Analysis of WorkSafeBC and Alberta’s WCB Workers’ compensation is an important aspect of ensuring the safety and well-being of employees in the event
WCB cost relief paves the way to lower employer premiums As an employer, you understand the importance of maintaining a healthy and safe workplace. However,
(Q) Learning that I’ve been selected for a WCB audit has triggered a fight-flight response. And now I need to submit documents in order to
Many injuries (e.g., strains, burns, cuts) have an obvious relationship to a compensable accident. Consequently, determining WCB’s level of responsibility is relatively simple. However, there
The WCB Advisor Office decoded Deciphering vernacular is half the battle in navigating Alberta’s workers’ compensation system. The WCB lexicon exists in near constant flux
(Q) We just scored a large tender in the NWT. As an AB-based contractor, are my crews covered by WCB-AB or should I register with
Our healthcare system in disarray, a growing number of Canadians, including those seeking WCB benefits, are resorting to medical tourism. Perhaps no feature of Canadian
For many injured workers, eligibility for WCB-sponsored retraining would have them champing at the bit. And indeed, by all appearances, the fruits of no-cost retraining
Changing attitudes within WCB are seeing more carpal tunnel claims denied. A reader wrote recently about WCB’s refusal to compensate her carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).
Owner of an ice cream franchise wonders how to reduce the WCB impacts of poor ergonomics (Q) I’m a franchisee of a very popular ice
What’s a WCB advocate? Is an advocate the same as a WCB lawyer? Is Blue Collar paid by WCB? Today’s installment addresses these and other
Company with strong safety record suffers a series of fluky incidents — and wonders how to control the damage. (Q) We’ve had an almost comical
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