Difference between revisions of "Introduction to Workers' Compensation (7:I)"

*Regulation of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S): In BC, the Board is responsible for workplace health and safety regulations, investigations, and enforcement as set out in Part 2 of the WCA [Former Act, Part 3] and in the ''Occupational Health & Safety Regulation'', BC Reg 296/97 (the '''“OH&S Regulation”'''). While most enforcement orders and penalties are against employers for safety violations, orders may also be issued against workers.  Under the WCA, workers are entitled to refuse unsafe work and to be protected from retaliation for reporting unsafe work practices.     

*Employer  Assessments: The WCA grants specific powers to the Board to set rates and collect assessments from employers to create an Accident Fund.  The Accident Fund must be sufficient to finance the compensation system and each employer is assessed annually based on a complex formula (see below). The WCA requires the Board to operate a fully funded system.