Contrary to common belief, the oil & gas sector isn’t at the top of Canada’s most hazardous professions. Data from Avetta, derived from 2017-2019, positions
When dealing with a workplace injury, negotiating the intricacies of disability management is something of a slippery slope. On one hand, you have the need
In recent years, WCB has observed a concerning trend — the average claim duration for injured workers receiving wage loss replacement benefits has been on
As workers’ comp specialists, we often receive inquiries from employers seeking guidance on the legal implications of workplace injuries and associated WCB coverage. One complex
Introduction Injured workers who wish to overturn a Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) decision may be tempted to hire a WCB lawyer and seek resolution in the court
What is cost relief? Can you lower our premiums? How does Blue Collar charge? Employers have questions, and in this installment, we provide the answers.
Question from a LinkedIn follower: (Q) Based on the information provided in my WCB report card, it seems that our company has a higher-than-average injury rate compared to other companies
Employers getting burned for failing to report the CEWS subsidy While white-knuckling their passage through COVID, employers flocked to wage subsidy programs like the Canada
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
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