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Articles By Dallas Mercer
Incorrect charges applied to firm’s Workers’ Compensation account: This can happen to you!
We often complain about decisions, but seldom put a voice to it largely due to the fact that they are uncertain as to how to prepare or represent themselves in the appeal. Employers are major stake holders in the workers’ compensation system so don’t be afraid to question when something does not look right. You may be right!
In 2009, employers left $5.5 million on the table at the Workers’ Compensation Commission!
At the Newfoundland and Labrador Construction Safety Association conference last week, the Workplace Health & Safety Compensation Commission (WHSCC) revealed that $5.5 million in PRIME refunds were left on the table at the WHSCC by employers of Newfoundland and Labrador. They further stated that employers had earned the refunds, but didn’t collect them. How can this be possible? DMC works …Continue Reading
Employers Beware!
Employers in NL should have received or be receiving their Assessment notices now. Please take the time to look carefully at this document as your entitlement to refunds is written in the little box underneath your assessment information. We have experienced on multiple occasions situations where clients have been advised by the WHSCC that they do not qualify for refunds, …Continue Reading
Enforcement of the New OH&S Regulations, …are you aware of what you need to be compliant!
The Provincial Government announced last fall that they had amended the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Regulations. What was once 189 sections had now expanded to over 500 sections leaving employers overwhelmed and confused as to how it affects their business. This overhaul was long overdue, but some think employers do not have enough notice to prepare. Depending on the …Continue Reading
Workers Compensation 101
Over the coming weeks, I will chat with you regarding workers’ compensation and occupational health & safety issues. I encourage and invite you to leave comments or ask me any questions you have in this realm. I will start by providing some basic information concerning the Workers’ compensation system to set the stage. The Workers’ compensation system in Canada is …Continue Reading
Stop giving so much of your hard earned money to Workers’ Compensation!
Employers have to stop giving so much of their hard earned money to Workers’ Compensation! It’s that time of year when workers’ compensation sends their annual assessment invoices in the mail. If you’re like many employers, you open it, cuss a few times and add it to the pile of ‘invoices to pay or send for processing’. A few weeks …Continue Reading