Burden of Proof
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
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 …
Incorrect Legal Standard Read MoreLegislative Changes
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 …
Legislative Changes Read MoreOverdue: addressing injured worker poverty
From Injured Workers Online: Overdue: addressing injured worker poverty
Overdue: addressing injured worker poverty Read MoreAll is not well in the workers compensation system
By Gerald The following story is indicative of a system that is totally broken when Case Managers, DRDRB are understaffed, under trained and do not have time to make reasonable …
All is not well in the workers compensation system Read MoreThe Hot Seat Webinar Replay is Available!
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 …
The Hot Seat Webinar Replay is Available! Read MoreNothing Will Change Until the Culture of Denial Changes
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 …
Nothing Will Change Until the Culture of Denial Changes Read MoreGuy Kerr’s Retirement
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 …
Guy Kerr’s Retirement Read MoreArticle: WSIB is a nightmare, say former Peterborough GE workers and families
This is a media item that gives a good sense of the human reality in Peterborough right now. With a tremendous collective effort by many people who worked at GE, …
Article: WSIB is a nightmare, say former Peterborough GE workers and families Read MoreArticle: One of Alberta’s highest-paid public servants leaving post at WCB
With title, did he get bought out ?and what is his pension? And did he leave his legacy to continue? The Culture of Denial at WCB. Employers and the public …
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