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Major Toronto Star Article on Fiera Foods Fatality

September 28, 2019September 28, 2019 - by Injured Worker - Leave a Comment

Here is a major Star article on the most recent Fiera Foods fatality.  This article shows the importance not just of this specific case, but also the immediate and powerful …

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When will WCB and the Appeals commission get the memo there was a review featuring the culture of denial?

January 4, 2019January 4, 2019 - by Injured Worker - Leave a Comment

REPORT CALLING FOR BIG CHANGES TO WORKERS COMPENSATION IN ALBERTA IS A STEP TOWARD ENDING WCB’S ‘CULTURE OF DENIAL’

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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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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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All is not well in the workers compensation system

September 25, 2018 - by Injured Worker - 36 Comments.

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 …

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Are You an Injured Worker in Edmonton? Please Join Us on June 28.

June 23, 2018 - by Injured Worker - 27 Comments.

Are you an injured worker? Do you have something to say about Bill 30? The treatment of injured workers in this province in general? Would you like to be part …

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Will the Alberta Government investigate the WCB staff?

June 14, 2018 - by Injured Worker - 31 Comments.

These case managers have no medical knowledge but continue to abuse their power over injured workers. Who gives these clerks the right to ignore  medical professionals , disregard and reject …

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All out for Injured Workers’ Day

May 30, 2018 - by Injured Worker - 29 Comments.

http://rankandfile.ca/all-out-for-injured-workers-day/ Alberta WCB is still broken Bill 30 did nothing to help long term claims. Alberta injured workers do not have the support , manpower or finances to get out …

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Changes in Caps to Auto Injuries

May 30, 2018May 30, 2018 - by Injured Worker - 27 Comments.

A letter to the editor by an injury lawyer concerning recent changes by Alberta’s NDP concerning caps to “minor” injuries sustained in automobile accidents. Caps to Car Injuries

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ONIWG Research Action Committee Handout 

May 25, 2018May 25, 2018 - by Injured Worker - 25 Comments.

The ONIWG Research Action Committee has put together a one page handout  in advance of June 1st, Injured Workers Day.  This infographic is based on research done by our committee as well …

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