Is there a time limit?
Yes. Under subsection 52(1) of the Workers' Compensation Act S.Y. 2008 (the "Act", a worker, dependent of a deceased worker or employer must file a notice of review or appeal within 24 months from the date of the decision. Under subsection 52(2) of the Act, the notice of a review or appeal must be filed by June 30, 2010 for all decisions made before July 1, 2008.
a) For a review or an appeal on or after July 1, 2008, a worker, dependent of a deceased worker or an employer must file, in writing, a notice of request for a review or appeal, within 24 months from the date of a decision.
Example:
An injured worker receives a decision on their claim for compensation on September 20, 2008. The injured worker or employer has until September 20, 2010, to request a review of this decision to a Hearing Officer. Once the Hearing Officer decision is made, the worker or employer has 24 months to appeal that decision to the Tribunal.
b) For a decision prior to July 1, 2008, a worker, dependent of a deceased worker or employer must file, in writing, a notice of a request for review or appeal of a decision, on or before June 30, 2010.
Example
An injured worker receives a decision on their claim for compensation on March 14, 2008. The injured worker or employer must make a written request for a review of this decision to a Hearing Officer by no later than June 30, 2010. Once the Hearing Officer decision is made, the worker or employer has 24 months to appeal that decision to theTribunal.
Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board
