Vocational and Academic Assistance for Surviving Spouse
Effective Dates
June 30, 2012 - June 30, 2022
Policy Code
RE-11
General Information
Where compensation is payable to a surviving spouse under Part 7 of the Workers’ Compensation Act S.Y. 2008 (the “Act ”) as a result of the death of a worker, the Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board (YWCHSB) may provide, where it considers advisable, counseling services, academic and vocational training or retraining to a surviving dependent spouse. Participation by surviving spouses is voluntary.
Purpose
The intent of this policy is to minimize the impact of the death of the worker by assisting the spouse. The goal is to maximize the employability or earning capacity of the spouse. This assistance is in addition to compensation benefits provided under sections 43 and 46 of the Act.
Prior Policies
Vocational and Academic Assistance for Surviving Spouse
June 30, 2008 - June 30, 2012 | RE-11 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Policy References
Merits and Justice of the Case
June 30, 2008 - December 16, 2013 | EN-02 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Vocational Rehabilitation
June 30, 2012 - June 30, 2022 | RE-10 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022Employment Readiness
June 30, 2012 - June 30, 2022 | RE-12 | Policies prior to July 1, 2022