Law & policy announcements


BOD decision: Permanent Disability Evaluation Schedule policy updates — ongoing review

Published on: December 01, 2023

On November 9, 2023, WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors approved amendments to the Permanent Disability Evaluation Schedule (Appendix 3) of the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual, Volume II. These amendments are part of the ongoing review of the Permanent Disability Evaluation Schedule to ensure the guidance it provides remains accurate and up to date.

Proposed 2024–2026 policy workplans

Published on: October 20, 2023

Our Policy, Regulation and Research Department has prepared draft 2024–2026 policy workplans for stakeholder review and comment.

Proposed policy amendments regarding chronic pain

Published on: June 26, 2023

Our Policy, Regulation and Research Department is releasing a discussion paper, with options on proposed policy amendments regarding chronic pain, to stakeholders for comment.

Proposed amendments to mental disorder policy

Published on: June 26, 2023

Our Policy, Regulation and Research Department is releasing a discussion paper, with options on proposed amendments to mental disorder policy, to stakeholders for comment.

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