Review by Hearing Officer
Effective Dates
August 29, 2005 - November 21, 2005
Policy Code
GC-05-03
General Information
The Workers' Compensation Act gives the following individuals the right to request a Review by Hearing Officer, of a decision concerning a claim for compensation:
• a worker;
• a dependant of a deceased worker; and
• an employer.
2. A Hearing Officer appointed by the President conducts the review. The parties have the right to appeal that decision to the Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal, which is an appeal body independent of the Board of Directors.
3. Where compensation has been suspended or reduced for reasons outlined in subsection 8(1) of the Act, the worker may appeal the decision directly to the Appeal Tribunal.
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide a basic framework for the administration of the review process. The policy includes general information concerning reviews related to claims for compensation.
Prior Policies
Reviews and Appeals
September 3, 2001 - August 29, 2005 | GC-05 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Reviews and Appeals
October 19, 1999 - August 16, 2001 | GC-05 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Reviews and Appeals
May 31, 1999 - October 19, 1999 | GC-05 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Policy References
Release of Claims Information to Employers
November 16, 1993 - June 30, 2008 | CL-44 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022On 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
Merits and Justice of the Case
February 16, 2004 - June 30, 2008 | CL-54 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Role of Appeal Panel Counsel
May 31, 1999 - May 31, 2008 | GC-05-01 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Transition Policy - Amendments to the Workers' Compensation Act
April 25, 2005 - June 30, 2008 | PL-03 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022