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To transfer or not to transfer WCB costs
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
May 31, 2021
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
Dear Blue Collar, One of our injured workers brings his pet to the office as part of a modified work arrangement. The man in question
Two technical innovations that will have an impact on construction health and safety in the near future are wearable technologies and exoskeletons. Exoskeletons, or exosuits,
Of 236,379 patients who survived a diagnosis of COVID, the incidence of neurological or psychiatric sequelae at 6 months was a staggering 33.6% according to
Dear Blue Collar, The other day a worker made himself a cup of instant coffee. He put a cup of water in the lunchroom microwave,
Workplace investigations needn’t be outsourced to ‘expert’ adjudicators. The vast majority of interpersonal conflicts may be solved by a company’s internal resources and a dose
While the majority of those who contract COVID eventually “recover” — many report difficulty returning to full health. They still have fatigue, body aches, shortness
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
Dear Blue Collar, An outbreak occurred in our office. Several WCB claims have followed, and meanwhile, we’re working remotely until further notice. I’m especially worried
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