COMPENSATION A Guide for New Brunswick ... - WorkSafeNB

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Compensation and Rehabilitation cont’dWhat is the Workplace AccommodationProcess?The Workplace Accommodation Process is a proactive wayfor employers to meet their duty to accommodate injuredworkers. Workplace accommodation emphasizes two keycomponents:• Early intervention and timely return to work forinjured or ill employees.• WorkSafeNB education consultants and workplaceco-ordinators (or teams) will work with both theemployer and worker to help the injured or illemployee return to productive work as quickly andsafely as possible.ACCESS TO INformatioNWorkSafeNB’s Access to Information policy provides theinjured worker and the employer or their representativesaccess to a claim or employer file, or to relevant parts of thefile. There is a fee for this information. Forms for Access toInformation are available at any WorkSafeNB office.What is on the job training?In an effort to find an injured worker a new job,WorkSafeNB rehabilitation specialists might recommenda training-on-the-job scenario to help the worker developnew skills in a workplace environment.The On-the-Job Training Program is designed toreintroduce the injured worker to regular employment,and give them the opportunity to learn the tasksassociated with a new job, while providing the employerwith a low-risk introduction to a potential new employee.35
AppealsQueStioNINg_a_deCISioNWhat if I disagree with a decision maderelated to my WorkSafeNB premium amountor classification?Employers can appeal WorkSafeNB’s decisions concerningassessments or classification. If you feel your classificationor assessment is unfair or incorrect, you should firstensure that all relevant information has been providedto the assessment services department. Next, you canrequest a re-examination of the initial decision in writingto the assessment services department. Finally, you canrequest an appeal through the Appeals Tribunal.What if I disagree with a decision on a claim?Workers, dependants and employers can appeal aWorkSafeNB decision. Before submitting an applicationof appeal to the Appeals Tribunal, you must provide allrelevant information to the original decision-maker.The original decision-maker is the person who signedthe letter informing you of the decision. In providing allrelevant information to the original decision-maker, youensure that you obtain all of the services you are eligibleto receive without unnecessary delay.What is the Appeals Tribunal?The Appeals Tribunal operates at arm’s length fromWorkSafeNB. As an administrative tribunal, it operateson the premise of natural justice. Hearings requirestructure, must be fair, and are a tool to collect necessaryinformation.How to submit an appeal?To submit an application of appeal to the AppealsTribunal, you do not need to fill out any lengthy forms.However, you must submit the following information inwriting to the registrar:• Your name, address and claim or employer number.• Date of the decision being appealed.• Issue being appealed, as well as your request.• Reasons supporting your appeal.• Your preferred official language.Is there a time limit for appeals?Legislation effective June 1, 2001, imposed a time limit onappeals. As of that date, you have one year from the dateof the decision to file an appeal. WorkSafeNB decisionsmade before June 1, 2001 are not affected by this change.36
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