The WCB has just made a decision on a claim and as a worker or as an employer, you are not in agreement with the decision that was made - what can you do?
The WCB has a number of different levels of appeal and use a collaborative review process as a way to resolve issues in a timely manner.
Topics: Safety, workplace, claims costs
Are there time limits regarding the reporting of an injury or accident to the WCB?
The short answer is yes, however there are different limits that apply to workers and employers.
Topics: Safety, workplace, claims costs
An employee is injured on the job, as an employer what are you responsible for and why does it matter?
According to the Workers’ Compensation Act of Alberta, an employer has certain obligations when dealing with a work-related accident, such as providing first aid treatment at the scene of the accident, providing and paying the cost of transport to an appropriate medical facility if necessary, paying the worker their full wages for the day of accident and reporting the injury to the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) within 72 hours of the accident.
Topics: Safety, workplace, claims costs
