Merits and Justice of the Case
Effective Dates
June 30, 2008 - December 16, 2013
Policy Code
EN-02
General Information
Every decision of the Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board (YWCHSB) must be based on the merits and justice of the case. This means decision-makers must take into account all facts and circumstances relating to the case, as well as all relevant YWCHSB policies and provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act S.Y. 2008 (the Act).
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to guide those required under the Act to make decisions concerning compensation benefits. Within the parameters of the Act and YWCHSB policy, decision-makers have ample opportunity to exercise their discretions to ensure compassion, respect and fairness in all decisions.
Prior Policies
Merits and Justice of the Case
February 16, 2004 - June 30, 2008 | CL-54 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022