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How employment status impacts WCB benefits
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
June 10, 2022
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
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
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
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
Worker wants to sue WCB after perceived mishandling of claim causes his life to spiral. Dear Blue Collar, Ten years ago I suffered a severe
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,
Suffering a serious injury at work can be debilitating on multiple levels. First off, injured workers must learn to cope with physical pain. This process
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