Proposed changes
By Gerald It is my understanding that the Fair Practices Office will assist workers every step of the way which would include expert representation throughout the appeals process and as …
Proposed changes Read MoreTag: injured workers
Pre-existing medical conditions (Thin skull rule of law)
By Gerald Click on the following links; https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2017/12/15/wsib-to-abolish-policy-that-slashed-benefits-for-thousands.html Little doubt that this is going to cost the Ontario WSIB billions of dollars to rehear long standing claims and then provide compensation …
Pre-existing medical conditions (Thin skull rule of law) Read MoreLong term claims
By Gerald This is an article that is a good indicator of why the system does not work as it was intended to work. In an Inquiry-based system it is …
Long term claims Read MoreLevied fines going into General Revenue Funds
Click on the following link: https://www.workerscompensation.com/news_read.php?id=28024&type=18 Obviously the U.S. States that give the victim or their family the OH&S fine for injury or death are to be commended for electing people …
Levied fines going into General Revenue Funds Read MoreDiffering adjudication
Click on the following link: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/feds-deny-ex-osha-inspector-9-11-illness-workers-comp-article-1.3672946 While it is obvious that not only Alberta is there major problems with all workers compensation boards, there seems to be a convoluted approach to …
Differing adjudication Read MoreArticle in VUE Concerning CIWAA Petition
This week’s VUE Weekly features an article about our petition in the context of the WCB review. Thank you Ricardo Acuna for writing it. You can read it here: Growing …
Article in VUE Concerning CIWAA Petition Read MorePrivate Insurance
By Gerry Click on the following link; https://www.thespec.com/opinion-story/7682409-dreschel-fighting-depression-and-stigma-at-city-hall/ Much of the problems associated with causation could be solved by bringing in legislation that would make it mandatory for all employers to …
Private Insurance Read MoreCIWAA Submission to the WCB Review Panel
By Gerald I have reviewed the submissions presented to the WCB Review Panel by the numerous parties such as Adorn Consulting, Alberta Construction Association, Alberta Federation of Labor, various unions, …
CIWAA Submission to the WCB Review Panel Read MoreCanadian Injured Workers Association of Alberta Response to the Final Report of the Alberta Workers Compensation Board Review Panel
CIWAA is pleased to see that the recommendations of the review panel have addressed some issues of great importance to injured workers. The panel heard from many injured workers and …
Canadian Injured Workers Association of Alberta Response to the Final Report of the Alberta Workers Compensation Board Review Panel Read MorePoints to Ponder: Workers’ Comp Reclamation? Alberta Points the Way
Points to ponder: Will there be justice? Justice can only happen when old claims denied on paid opinion and the case managers need for a bonus are re-opened . They …
Points to Ponder: Workers’ Comp Reclamation? Alberta Points the Way Read More