Recovery of Overpaid Compensation
Effective Dates
December 31, 2015 - June 30, 2022
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, workers’ dependents and employers.
Prior Policies
Recovery of Overpaid Compensation
December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2015 | 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
December 31, 2013 - June 30, 2022 | EN-02 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022