Release of Claims Information to Employers

On any given claim, a number of key decisions are made concerning entitlement, benefits, medical treatment, fitness for employment and rehabilitation.

The Workers' Compensation Act recognizes that employers who have employees receiving compensat

Pre-Existing Conditions

The Workers' Compensation Act states that a worker is eligible for compensation benefits if they have suffered a work-related disability that arises out of and in the course of employment. A worker may be entitled to receive loss of earnings benefits, m

Employer Penalties for Failure to Provide Timely Notice of a Work-Related Injury

Claims Disaster Component

Appeals Before the Board of Directors

Employers in More Than One Industry

Some employers work in more than one line of business. In these situations, it must be determined whether all of the employers businesses will be assigned to one industry classification, or whether separate classifications are justified. The purpose of

Required & Independent Medical Exams and Other Evaluations

The WCA makes a distinction between a required medical exam or other evaluation and an independent medical exam or other evaluation.

Required and/or independent examinations/evaluations are needed for adjudicative, case management, review and ap