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
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).
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
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
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
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
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
A Blue Collar Follower Wonders: Should I Hire a WCB Lawyer? When faced with the complexities of challenging a WCB decision, many workers in Alberta
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