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Medical clearance for modified duties
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
April 28, 2022
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
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
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