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Removing power from the Appeals Commission in New Brunswick

November 11, 2018March 20, 2023 - by Injured Worker - 35 Comments.

Check out the background of the Appeals Commission panel. The deck could be stacked – for example, ex case managers, lawyers that just work for Appeals Commission. How could a …

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Comments on a Decision by the Alberta Court of Appeal

November 8, 2018 - by Injured Worker - 61 Comments.

By Gerald While reviewing case law I came across a decision by the Alberta Court of Appeal which I had to read several times. I always thought that when a …

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Appointment of a new Chief of the Alberta Appeals Commission

November 8, 2018 - by Injured Worker - 32 Comments.

By Gerald Effective Nov. 1, 2018, Ms. Dale Wispinski was appointed by the NDP Government as the new Chief of the Alberta Appeals Commission. I have met Ms. Wispinski during …

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Burden of Proof 2

November 4, 2018 - by Injured Worker - 55 Comments.

By Gerald There is no denying that the burden of proof in the workers compensation system is entirely on the “Board” but our Justice Minister like her predecessors does not …

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Burden of Proof

November 3, 2018 - by Injured Worker - 42 Comments.

By Gerald My last post specific to burden of proof has gained a lot of interest and requires further explanation. Even in civil cases, a plaintiff does not always bear …

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Incorrect Legal Standard

November 2, 2018 - by Injured Worker - 29 Comments.

By Gerald I have often wondered how the Alberta WCB could have the lowest premiums in Canada and one if not the highest rate of denied claims. As it turns …

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Legislative Changes

October 30, 2018 - by Injured Worker - 59 Comments.

By Gerald The NDP Government has made some superficial changes to the WCA and also occupational and labor standards in Alberta. Only a fool would actually think that these changes …

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The Hot Seat Webinar Replay is Available!

September 21, 2018 - by Injured Worker - 44 Comments.

By Gerald I was invited by Dr. Chris Brigham who I have known for years to participate in this particular webinar which is the fourth webinar I have participated in …

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Nothing Will Change Until the Culture of Denial Changes

August 22, 2018March 20, 2023 - by Injured Worker - 37 Comments.

Case managers should not be in power without medical knowledge. Injured workers continue to be denied. WCB staff continues to break the law and WC Act and policies because they …

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Guy Kerr’s Retirement

August 18, 2018August 18, 2018 - by Injured Worker - 36 Comments.

By Gerald Edmonton Journal Article Kerr leaves a legacy of broken homes, broken marriages, child and family poverty, suicides by workers who were cheated out of benefits they were entitled …

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  • Campaign puts a human face on those neglected by WCB system From the Alberta Federation of Labour.
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  • Fixed-income poor face inflation spike without help
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  • Licensed to bill: How doctors profit from injury assessments that benefit insurers Globe Investigation
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