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Policy decisions finalized at the November 13, 1998 WCB Panel of Administrators meeting
The following is a list of policy decisions finalized by the WCB Panel of Administrators on November 13, 1998. For information about the function and mandate of the Panel, please see Governing Structure.
Work Study/Work Experience in Public Secondary Schools,
Section 3(7)(b) of the Workers Compensation Act
The Workers Compensation Act provides compensation coverage for "workers". The Act also allows the Board, by order, to provide coverage to people engaged in work study programs, even though these people do not come within the usual definition of worker. In 1995, at the request of the Minister of Education, the Board extended coverage to secondary students engaged in work study programs who were age 15 or older. This was to accommodate a new educational program which required all secondary students to complete a work study program. In the resolution of October 13, 1998, again at the request of the Minister of Education, the Board extended this coverage to students who are age 14 or older. These students are "deemed" to be workers while engaged in an approved work study program.
For further information on this issue, please contact Meg Brighton at 604 244-6354 or toll free within B.C. at 1 888 922-2768, local 6354.
You may also examine the complete resolution.