Edmonton WCB Lawyers
Edmonton workers compensation lawyers ( "WCB lawyers") are the men and women lawyers of Edmonton that handle workers compensation cases for people that live in the Edmonton area, or where the employment injury happened in the Judicial District of Edmonton but the injured person lives elsewhere.
Workers' Compensation Employer Assessments
The Workers' Compensation Act contains a system for assessing and collecting premiums. Separate "experience accounts" are maintained for each employer in respect of assessments levied and costs of claims. An employer's assessment is based on a number of factors including industry classification, size of payroll and claims experience rating. Costs from an injury claim may increase the employer's experience account. The Act allows for credits or rebates to employers in certain situations and also for relieving the employers of claim costs in certain situations. The claim costs can be disputed but relieve is normally only granted in exceptional circumstances. Appeals from employer assessments can be made to the Appeals Commission of the Workers Compensation Board. Advice from qualified professionals is suggested. |
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Workers compensation is a form of insurance. The employer is required by law to carry WCB injury insurance and the insurance pays out to the employee in the event the employee is injured on the job or, in some cases, becomes ill due to circumstances surrounding their job. In the case of a workplace death the payment would likely be to the deceased's family. This WCB insurance generally covers the employee upon the employee becoming disabled, either temporarily or permanently, or if the employee dies. The injury or illness must be an on the job injury or illness.
Not every case requires an injured person to have a workers compensation lawyer on an on-going basis – but some do, especially appeals of severe injury cases.
The WCB is a not for profit corporation legislated to administer the workers compensation system for the province. Through the payment of premiums, employers fund this no-fault system that provides compensation for workplace injuries and occupational diseases to workers.
Workers Compensation In Alberta
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In Alberta, the majority of employers are required by law to have WCB injury insurance for all of their workers (although some are exempt) and must notify the WCB within 15 days of hiring their first worker. This includes full-time, part-time, temporary and casual staff, as well as family members providing a service for your business.
In the event of a work-related injury the WCB will cover medical expenses, provide wage replacement and in some cases may cover rehabilitation services. The whole workers compensation act insurance or compensation scheme includes medical treatments and indeed this is a major component of the whole system.
Worker Appeals and Employer Assessment Appeals
The Workers' Compensation Act contains an appeals process for both injured workers and employers. The Appeals Commission is the final level of appeal for workers and employers dissatisfied with decisions made by the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB). The Appeals Commission is an administrative tribunal, and its decision-making is independent of the WCB. |
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It is important, in considering who your Edmonton WCB lawyer is going to be, that you select one that is practical, experienced and knowledgeable of exactly how things work at the workers compensation board.
We are that counsel. We are that law firm. We are your Edmonton WCB Lawyers.
