Recovery of Overpaid Compensation
Effective Dates
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2015
Policy Code
EL-04
General Information
An overpayment of compensation occurs when a worker or worker’s dependent is paid compensation to which they are not entitled.
Section 123 of the Workers’ Compensation Act, S.Y. 2008, c. 12 (the Act) states the Yukon Workers’ Health and Safety Board (YWCHSB) may recover overpayments of compensation.
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to communicate the principles that guide YWCHSB in identifying and recovering overpayments made to workers and their dependents. The principles attempt to balance YWCHSB’s fiscal responsibilities with the interests of workers, worker’s dependents and employers.
Roles and Responsibilities
Earnings Loss
Prior Policies
Recovery of Overpaid Compensation
November 16, 1993 - June 30, 2008 | CL-43 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022The Workers' Compensation Act gives authority to the Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board to recover any overpaid compensation which has been paid to a claimant, or their dependants, for which they are not entitled. All claims decisions are app
Recovery of Overpaid Compensation
June 30, 2008 - December 31, 2011 | EL-04 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Policy References
Payment of Interest on Compensation Benefits
June 30, 2008 - June 29, 2019 | EL-03 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Merits and Justice of the Case
June 30, 2008 - December 16, 2013 | EN-02 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022