Workers' Advisers Office
Operating independently of WorkSafeBC, the Workers' Advisers Office is a branch of the Ministry of Labour providing workers, their dependants and other stakeholders with free advice, assistance, representation, training and mentoring with respect to workers' compensation issues.
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Compensation Claims and Benefits
Managing a claim, third party claims, injuries occurring outside of British Columbia, late applications for compensation
Specific Health Concerns
Chronic pain, hearing disorders, occupational diseases, psychological conditions and mental disorders
Wage-loss Benefits
Long-term wage rates, wage loss benefits, wage rates when claims are reopened
Permanent Disability Benefits
Permanent disability awards, duration of benefits, lump sums and commutations, retirement benefits
Reviews and Appeals
Reviews of WorkSafeBC decisions, appeals to Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal, applications for extension of time
Occupational Heath and Safety
Worker rights and responsibilities, prohibited action complaints
Foreign Workers
Workers in British Columbia who are neither citizens nor permanent residents of Canada, translated factsheets
About Us
Who we are, what we do
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