Why the DRDRB Doesn’t Matter
Article by Kim Hurley, Appeals Specialist, Injured Workers’ Advocacy Services (IWAS)
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Alaska’s Workers Compensation Appeals Commission being eliminated
Hearing Today on Eliminating Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board in Alaska Senate 01/28/20 Liz Carey Anchorage, AK (WorkersCompensation.com) – Hearings on whether or not to eliminate Alaska’s Workers’ Compensation Appeals Commission will …
Alaska’s Workers Compensation Appeals Commission being eliminated Read MoreJust Common Sense
By Gerald My further comments regarding the following news article (in italics): Workers’ Compensation Board The province’s WCB board of directors has been reduced from 10 to seven members, which the …
Just Common Sense Read MoreWho has the burden of proof in workers compensation
By Gerald After decades of studying workers compensation systems in Canada and the U.S., it is apparent to any one who has any intelligence that a plan that had good …
Who has the burden of proof in workers compensation Read MoreBurden of proof in workers’ compensation
Dear Mr. Copping; Congratulations on your election win and selection as labor minister by Mr. Kenny. From your biography I see that you have impressive credentials as the new labor …
Burden of proof in workers’ compensation Read MoreWCB or Gangsters?
By Gerald Your response as to who has the burden of proof (Read the response: Page One Page Two) Dear Mr. Robinson; While I appreciate the response from you as …
WCB or Gangsters? Read MoreDecision of the Court of Queen’s Bench
By Gerald On Wednesday Feb.20, 2019 we attended a Judicial Review which resulted in the Court, WCB Legal Counsel, Appeals Legal Counsel and I agreeing that the blame for using …
Decision of the Court of Queen’s Bench Read MoreCivil Suits
By Gerald Click on the following link:https://www.therecord.com/news-story/9123231-rubber-workers-should-be-allowed-to-sue-miners-advocate-says/ Just because the WCA protects employers from civil litigation, there is nothing in the “Act” that protects WCB from civil litigation. Questionably is why the …
Civil Suits Read MoreInquiry System
By Gerald According to the historic agreement, adjudication within the workers compensation system is supposed to be based on an inquiry system, not an adversarial system. At some time in …
Inquiry System Read MoreBroken System
By Gerald Click on the following link: https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2018/12/09/wsib-staffers-decry-chaos-caused-by-broken-system-thats-putting-injured-workers-at-risk.html Sadly enough, the system in Alberta has been broken for years and questions why the system is not simply abolished as it serves no …
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