Difference between revisions of "LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level for Workers' Compensation Claims (7:IV)"
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It is vital that LSLAP students assisting workers provide clear and limited scope of work letters. Given the tight deadlines it is essential that clients understand when students are no longer providing them with assistance so they do not miss an appeal or review date. Students should carefully consider their own availability as well as that of the supervising lawyer before promising legal assistance. | It is vital that LSLAP students assisting workers provide clear and limited scope of work letters. Given the tight deadlines it is essential that clients understand when students are no longer providing them with assistance so they do not miss an appeal or review date. Students should carefully consider their own availability as well as that of the supervising lawyer before promising legal assistance. | ||
Additionally, any student providing representation must be sure to inform the Board and/or WCAT if they are no longer representing a client. Section 6.3.1 of the MRPP establishes a presumption in WCAT that a worker’s representative will remain as representative until they either declare otherwise or at the end of 2 years, whichever is longer. This means the representative will receive correspondence related to the claim, even if it is the result of a deterioration of an OccD long after the initial claim is settled. This presumption means it is essential to be clear with the client and WCB/WCAT as to when LSLAP has withdrawn as counsel. | Additionally, any student providing representation must be sure to inform the Board and/or WCAT if they are no longer representing a client. Section 6.3.1 of the MRPP establishes a presumption in WCAT that a worker’s representative will remain as representative until they either declare otherwise or at the end of 2 years, whichever is longer. This means the representative will receive correspondence related to the claim, even if it is the result of a deterioration of an OccD long after the initial claim is settled. This presumption means it is essential to be clear with the client '''and''' WCB/WCAT as to when LSLAP has withdrawn as counsel. | ||
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