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WCB lawyer or WCB advocate? Your FAQs answered
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
September 5, 2022
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
Students who have an incident, injury, or accident on campus or during their work-integrated learning experience must report it. (Q) Hi Ben, I’m a full-time
Lacking an employment contract? Then be prepared for WCB to decide whether a worker is temporary or permanent. A young ironworker loses a limb when
Injured worker’s herniated disc overlooked during a cursory independent medical examination (Q) For years my own doctor has sat with me in his office while
WCB recommends clearance. But in every case? “Can I bring my guy back without a greenlight from a doctor?” It’s a question employers everywhere are
Blue Collar scores six-figure cost relief for oilfield services company facing existential WCB crisis Situation: Edmonton-based employer sought cost relief when faced with a 3X
Salesman imagines he’ll be forced to make a drastic career change Dear Blue Collar, WCB is offering a supported job search because I was t-boned
Driller loses use of finger and receives $1800 payment from WCB. Sound fair? (Q) I’m a floor hand. I lost a finger at work
When new information comes to light, the Commission will reconsider your WCB appeal Question: In 2018, the Appeals Commission decided that I wasn’t entitled to
WCB has been cautious in its approach to the reported therapeutic benefits of cannabis. But a recent ruling by the Appeals Commission might change the
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
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