Proposed PTSD presumption amendment and changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Act
In June 2017, the Government of Yukon asked us to consult with Yukoners to explore the possibility of adding other occupations to the PTSD presumption and including those changes in the Workers’ Compensation Act. The government also wanted to know if Yukoners supported amending the Occupational Health and Safety Act to provide for regulations aimed at preventing work-related mental injuries.
The What We Heard report summarizes the findings of this public engagement.
The Government of Yukon amended the Workers’ Compensation Act in the fall of 2017 to include a presumption for PTSD for emergency response workers.