Release of Claims Information to Employers
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
Effective Dates
November 16, 1993 - June 30, 2008
Policy Code
CL-44
General Information
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 compensation have the right to certain relevant information pertaining to those claims.
However, the Act also recognizes the right to a workers' privacy, and, as such provides a specific appeal mechanism to workers who do not wish certain information to be disclosed.
Prevention
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 compensation have the right to certain relevant information pertaining to those claims.
However, the Act also recognizes the right to a workers' privacy, and, as such provides a specific appeal mechanism to workers who do not wish certain information to be disclosed.
Roles and Responsibilities
Claims
Application
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 compensation have the right to certain relevant information pertaining to those claims.
However, the Act also recognizes the right to a workers' privacy, and, as such provides a specific appeal mechanism to workers who do not wish certain information to be disclosed.