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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
September 5, 2022
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
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
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
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 new poll conducted by The Western Standard shows the NDP taking a commanding lead in Alberta politics. What might this mean for workers and
As Blue Collar has been reporting, WCB suffered a $250M loss in 2019 following the passage of Bill 30. Shortfalls of this magnitude are what
By now there’s likely only a degree or two of separation between you and someone who’s tested positive. Yesterday Alberta brought in new mandatory limits
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