Consequential policy amendments to implement the Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2020 (Bill 23)
The Workers Compensation Amendment Act, 2020 (Bill 23) received Royal Assent on August 14, 2020, bringing 32 legislative changes immediately into effect. In order to implement these changes, WorkSafeBC had to bring its policies in line with the legislation.
At issue in this consultation were proposed changes to policy in the Prevention Manual, Assessment Manual, and Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual, Volume II, to ensure the policies do not contradict the Bill 23 amendments to the Act that are now in effect.
The Policy, Regulation and Research Division prepared a discussion paper explaining the proposed consequential policy amendments, and stakeholders were invited to review the paper and draft policies, and to provide feedback.
Proposed deletions of policy wording are identified with a strikethrough and additions are highlighted in bold.
There were a number of ways for stakeholders to provide feedback on the draft policy amendments:
| (a) Comment link: |
This consultation is now closed. |
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| (b) Email: | policy@worksafebc.com |
| (c) Mail: | Christina Wendel Quality Manager Policy, Regulation and Research Division WorkSafeBC P.O. Box 5350, Stn. Terminal Vancouver BC V6B 5L5 |
The consultation period ended on September 15, 2020. WorkSafeBC’s Board of Directors will consider stakeholder feedback before making a decision on policy amendments.
Please note that all comments become part of the Policy, Regulation 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.