A Quebec Commission has concluded that a teleworker suffered a work-related injury while retrieving a briefcase of documents from the trunk of her car on arriving at home after her workday.

A worker injured her elbow while lifting a full pail at work. She got workers’ comp benefits for the injury. But she later claimed to have compensable chronic pain or chronic pain syndrome, which the Board rejected. The Appeals Commission ruled that, based on the …

Ontario isn’t only reforming its OHS system; it’s also working on improving the workers’ compensation system. Here’s a preview of what the Arthurs Commission will recommend for workers’ comp reform.

When an injured truck dispatcher returned to work, he asked for WCB sponsorship in a retraining program to be a welder. His request was denied on the grounds that this work wasn’t compatible with his physical abilities since his injury. The Appeals Commission ruled that …

You have until April 13 to register for the WCB’s Workplace Health & Safety Conference, which will take place on April 27 in Charlottetown. The conference features workshops on a wide range of workplace safety topics, such as fall protection, stress management and eye safety, …

The WSIB released its Strategic Plan for 2012-2016, which it hopes will help it become a modern organization. The WSIB’s 2012-2016 Strategic Plan aims to deliver better service to workers and employers in a financially responsible manner. The WSIB has refocused on supporting workers in …

The annual Workplace Safety and Insurance System meeting will take place May 8 in Burnside. Representatives from the WCB, Workers’ Advisers Program, Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal and the OHS Division of the Department of Labour and Advanced Education will be there. Click here to register.

A worker suffered a rotator cuff injury to his left shoulder. He claimed that the injury was caused by either a work incident in which he injured his right shoulder or the WCB-approved rehab he underwent for the right shoulder injury. The Appeals Commission disagreed. …

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business conducted a study on the impact of the country’s workers’ comp boards on small businesses. The study examined cost of premiums, claims management, experience rating, classification and assessment, coverage, long-term fiscal sustainability and customer service. PE’s board received the …

The deadline for renewing WCB Employer Registrations for 2011-2012 is Feb. 28, 2012. Click here to renew your registration using the WCB’s Online Services. Filing late can result in a penalty.