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Proposed Policy Regarding Workers Participating in Non-WorkSafeBC Return to Work Programs
WorkSafeBC policy in the Rehabilitation Services and Claims Manual Volume II provides guidance on determining short-term average earnings for workers.
At issue is whether or not insurance proceeds should be considered earnings when determining a worker’s short-term average earnings, if the worker sustains a work-related injury while participating in a non-WorkSafeBC Return to Work program.
At their meeting on July 17, 2008, the Board of Directors approved the release of a discussion paper with options and proposed policy to stakeholders for comment. Proposed policy wording is identified in bold.
Discussion paper (PDF 44kb)
There are a number of ways for stakeholders to provide feedback on the options and draft policy amendments:
(a) Comment link:
Through the Comment link below, you will be able to provide immediate feedback by completing an online submission form.
Please note : Once you click the “submit” button at the bottom of the form you cannot access it again to make additional comments. Therefore, if you wish to make detailed comments in the feedback section, you may want to draft your comments using a word processing format and then cut and paste them into the submission form.
Alternatively, submissions can be submitted as follows:
| (b) | E-mail: | policy@worksafebc.com |
| (c) | Mail: | Louise S. Kim Policy and Research Division WorkSafeBC PO Box 5350 Station Terminal Vancouver, BC V6B 5L5 |
| (d) | Fax: | 604 279-7599; or toll-free in B.C. 1 877-279-7599 |
The consultation period will end on October 16, 2008. The Board of Directors will consider stakeholder feedback before making a decision on proposed policy.
Please note that all comments become part of the Policy and Research Division's database and may be published, including the identity of organizations and those participating on behalf of organizations. The identity of those who have participated on their own behalf will be kept confidential according to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.