A worker follows up with their doctor every two weeks to monitor their recovery. This is to ensure that a worker is receiving the appropriate treatment. It allows the adjudicator and/or case manager to make referrals to other health care providers in a timely manner.
Objective evidence refers to visible, measurable findings obtained by a medical examination, tests, or diagnostic imaging. Someone other than the injured worker must be able to see or feel the evidence. Examples of objective evidence include a broken leg or an abrasion.
A Permanent Medical Impairment (PMI) is any permanent loss or abnormality of psychological, physiological, or anatomical structure or function.
If you disagree with a WSCC decision, you may request a review. There are two levels to our appeals process – the Review Committee and the Appeals Tribunal.
The Review Committee
The Review Committee is the first level of appeal. If you disagree with a decision, you may request a review. Click here for more information on Reviews.
No, the law says employers must report workplace incidents to the WSCC, even if you do not lose time from work.
No, the WSCC pays benefits to workers who suffer workplace injuries and diseases. Legal action is not an option.
Your rate of compensation depends on your employment situation. If you are a permanent worker, the WSCC needs to know your gross earnings at the time you were hurt. If you are a seasonal or term worker, the WSCC needs to know your gross earnings for the 12 months prior to your injury.
You must produce one or more of the following documents:
1. Pay Stubs;
2. T4’s (Income Tax Statements); or
3. Employer verification of employment periods and gross earnings for the 12-month period.
Most people receive their first compensation payment within 25 days of their incident. The WSCC pays from the first day of work you missed because of your injury. The WSCC does not pay you for the day of the incident.
No. You do not pay Income Tax, Canada Pension, or Employment Insurance premiums on your compensation payments. The WSCC sends you a T5007 at tax time and you report your WSCC earnings on your income tax form.
You get paid every two weeks. If your employer pays you while you cannot work, the WSCC sends your compensation benefits to your employer, not you.