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Reinstatement and accommodation under Alberta’s Workers’ Compensation

For workplace accidents occurring on or after September 1, 2018, non-exempt employers have an obligation under section 88.1 of the Alberta Workers’ Compensation Act (the “WCBAct”) to accommodate and reinstate most workers injured in a work-related accident to their pre-accident position or a comparable position with the same earnings.

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Reasons to object to a workers’ compensation claim

Objecting to the validity of a Workers' Compensation (WSIB) claim or to a decision made by the Board is an important part of effective claims management. Not doing this level of due diligence can be extremely costly for your organization.

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Most-viewed articles this week on HRinfodesk

The three most viewed articles on HRinfodesk this week deal with the accommodation of Muslim employees during Ramadan and the terminations of a disable employee and an employee who was a “simmering ball of negativity.”

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