Statement from the Employer Community on the Workers' Compensation System review

CHBA BC is one of 46 business organizations and associations that have jointly participated in the provincial Workers' Compensation Review. This group represents all parts of the provincial economy.

Employers completely fund the workers’ compensation system. Employers also have a long history of cooperating and working with WorkSafeBC to promote safety and ensure safer and healthier workplaces for their workers. Three reviews of the claims adjudication and payment functions of the workers compensation system have been conducted since early 2018. Yet, despite being the sole funding source, employer engagement in these reviews has been limited. In the most recent review, engagement has been especially minimal and the scope of the review has expanded well beyond what we believe was originally intended. We have lost confidence that the review can be done in a manner considered fair to all parties.

The Employer Community has decided not to participate further in this review.

For more details, please view this memo.

   

Message from CHBA BC CEO Neil Moody:

"Small businesses are directly impacted by workers' compensation system changes, whether they operate in residential construction or other industries. The terms of reference and scope should be transparent and fair for all parties that take the time to participate in the review. We stand with our association colleagues and withdraw from the review going forward."

       

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