If you disagree with the Review Committee's decision, a second and final level of appeal is available through the Appeals Tribunal, a third party organization not affiliated with WSCC.
To appeal a Review Committee decision, complete an Appeals Application Form and send it to the Appeals Tribunal Registrar:
If there is a decision on a claim, assessment, penalty, or worker's status that you do not agree with, you have the right to appeal.
Before starting the process, your first step is to discuss the issue with the person who made the decision. Often, you can resolve the dispute by communicating with the decision maker. You can settle many disagreements at this stage.
If you still disagree with the decision, there are two levels of appeal available:
Please read each form carefully to ensure you accurately complete it.
Please contact us at 1-800-661-0792 if you need assistance.
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Your employer has to ensure you know how to safely perform any task in your job, and must provide you proper training. They must explain your job duties and show you how to do them. You should be able to explain and show how to do your duties to your supervisor.
The Workers' Advisor Office (WAO) helps workers understand the workers' compensation system. The WAO is independent of the WSCC, and provides a confidential outside-opinion.
If you disagree with the Review Committee's decision, a second and final level of appeal is available through the Appeals Tribunal, a third party organization not affiliated with WSCC.
To appeal a Review Committee decision, complete an Appeals Application Form and send it to the Appeals Tribunal Registrar:
