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Bill 30 which amended both the Workers Compensation Act as well as the Occupational Health & Safety Act received Royal Assent with a few minor amendments. The first of the changes took effect 1 January 2018 with other changes being phases in during 2018. Bill 30 An Act to Protect the Health and Well-being of …
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Workers Compensation Boards are overfunded by a total of $6.8 billion according to a new study from the CFIB. Read the CFIB November 2017 Report
Recruitment is underway to fill 4 vacancies on the WCB Board of Directors. Application deadline is November 24th Public Agency Opportunities.cfm
The Health & Safety Conference Society of Alberta is hosting its annual health and safety conference and trade fair Oct. 26 and 27 at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. This includes 19 sessions featuring a variety of topics including several related to workers compensation. For more information, and to register, visit the website.
The WCB Review Panel has submitted its final report to the Labour Minister. ITF continues discussions with government on the recommendations. Bill 30 contains legislative changes and discussion will continue in the months ahead on regulation and policy issues. Read the WCB final report Read the WCB executive summary and recommendations