Practice Directives are issued by the Practice and Quality Support Services to address specific compensation matters. These directives serve to support quality decision making by highlighting key adjudicative considerations consistent with the objective/principle of a particular legislative and/or policy requirement. Where necessary, Practice Directives will also provide for a supporting business process and will include adjudicative examples or job aids to demonstrate appropriate application.

Practice Directives are developed in consultation with subject matter experts within Claims and Rehabilitation Services. Advice and comment is also provided by the Review Division and the Policy, Regulation and Research Department.

Prior to finalizing and issuing a new Practice Directive, a draft is provided to the Policy and Practice Consultative Committee. This is a standing committee that includes representation from the worker and employer communities.

WorkSafeBC officers are required to consider and, where appropriate, apply the guidance provided in the Practice Directives.

Archived ASTD Reference Guide

Archived Best Practices Information Sheets

Archived Compensation Practice Directives

Archived Disability Awards-Additional Factors

Related Practices

Disability Awards - S.195(1) Specifications and Calculations

Permanent Disability Benefits for Loss of Range of Motion - Chronic Pain (Jozipovic Decision)

Practice Q&A: Mental Disorder Claims - Eligible Occupations under the Presumption

Psychological Impairment Guidelines

Vocational Rehabilitation – VR Worker Travel Expenditure Guidelines