For workers
- Give us a call. If you don’t understand or don’t agree with a decision on your claim, please call the decision maker and talk it through.
- Submit a request for review form.
- Get help from the Advisor Office.
- Review the decision with the Dispute Resolution and Decision Review Body (DRDRB)
- Interim relief.
Can you sue your employer for injury in Alberta?
You would expect the answer to be a resounding “yes” but, in Alberta, nearly all work-related injuries fall under something called the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB). This means that you most likely won’t be able to sue your employer, unless your line of work is exempt from WCB (more on this later).
Is WCB mandatory in Alberta?
WCB insurance coverage is mandatory for most employers and workers in Alberta. It is the only insurance that offers protection from lawsuit for all parties covered by WCB.
How long does a WCB claim take Alberta?
within seven days
Filing a claim
First, you need to complete a Worker Report of Injury or Occupational Disease form (C-060) and submit it to us. Once this is received you have filed a claim. You can expect to hear from WCB-Alberta in regards to your claim within seven days of submitting your report.
How much does workers compensation pay in Alberta?
Wage replacement
| Gross employment earnings (before taxes/deductions – after expenses if self-employed) | Approximate weekly compensation rate (90 per cent of net) |
|---|---|
| $35,000 | $492.79 |
| $40,000 | $553.16 |
| $45,000 | $613.54 |
| $50,000 | $671.66 |
How long can you stay on WCB Alberta?
Temporary up to five to six years with annual earnings review. A review of earnings is done periodically and at the age of 65.
What 4 types of issues are not covered by workers compensation?
What injuries are NOT covered by workers’ comp?
- An incident that arose out of an act of God.
- Common, one-time illnesses such as influenza or headaches.
- Condition(s) that existed before an employee was hired or began performing a particular job.
- Contracting ordinary disease of life.
Can WCB cut you off?
When the WCB decides that you have recovered, your benefits will cease. If you and/or your doctor do not agree that you are ready to go back to work, you should appeal. The WCB will also terminate your benefits if they feel that your condition has stabilized and become permanent.
Can you terminate an employee on WCB-Alberta?
If your employee is terminated within six months of returning to work, WCB will presume that you did not meet your obligation to return the employee to work, unless you can provide evidence that there was an appropriate and valid business reason to terminate the employee, unrelated to the work injury (e.g., like a work
What are my rights as a worker in Alberta?
You have three basic rights: the right to refuse dangerous work and know that you’re protected from reprisal. the right to know about workplace hazards and have access to basic health and safety information. the right to participate in health and safety discussions and health and safety committees.
How long does WCB have to make a decision?
Once we receive an Application for Compensation Benefits we gather information from you, the employer and the health care provider. We can usually provide a decision on a claim within an average of 14 days. Some claims may take more time.
How long will WCB provide a worker with benefits?
WCB Retirement Annuity
The payments reach your account on the first of every month and they will continue until you reach the age of 65.
What to do if WCB denies your claim?
While this may be grounds for dismissal, if a WCB claim is disallowed, the injured worker is then free to file a lawsuit against the organization or co-workers, which could cost far more than a claim would.
How do I know how much compensation to ask for?
Here’s a three-part question to help you determine your optimal asking salary:
- Considering your skills, experience and location, what is the lowest salary you would accept?
- What would you consider a fair offer, given your skills, experience, the company you are interviewing with, the job opportunities and location?
How much is WCB per month in Alberta?
means Alberta’s employers will see the average premium rate increase only 3 cents to $1.17, rather than the $1.42 rate that would otherwise be required to cover all forecasted 2022 claim costs.
Can you collect EI and WCB?
While waiting for a WCB decision
In such a situation, you have to sign an undertaking to repay the benefits, which means that you have to repay the total amount of EI benefits paid by ESDC when your claim with the WCB is settled.
Can you go on vacation while on WCB in Canada?
Yes, you can go on vacation with an open workers’ compensation case or while you receive benefits. Traveling, though, may complicate your case. Whether taking a vacation is advisable depends on your trip and individual circumstances.
What is a permanent medical impairment?
Some work injuries result in a permanent loss of function to areas of the body affected by an injury. This loss of function may continue even after complete and appropriate medical treatment. This is called a Permanent Medical Impairment (PMI).
Can you be fired while on long term disability in Alberta?
Employees can’t be terminated or laid off while on a job-protected leave unless the employer suspends or discontinues the business. In this case, employees can be terminated or laid off. The employer must reinstate the employee if the business starts up again within 52 weeks after their leave ends.
What are the most common claims for worker compensation?
7 Common Workers Compensation Claim Injuries
- Lacerations. Deep cuts or tears in skin or flesh.
- Sprains and strains. Sprains are stretched or torn ligaments, while strains are stretched or torn muscles and tendons.
- Contusions.
- Burns.
- Eye Injuries.
- Fractures.
- Cumulative or Continuous Trauma.
What are the five principles that workers compensation is based on?
The Meredith principles (no-fault compensation, collective liability, security of payment, exclusive jurisdiction and administration by independent boards) became the basis for workers’ compensation systems in Canada and the United States and still remain so today.