Difference between revisions of "Governing Legislation, Policy and Guidelines for Workers' Compensation (7:II)"
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== B. Binding Policy == | == B. Binding Policy == | ||
The WCA sections 339 and 303 [Former Act, ss. 99 and 250] make Board policy binding on all Board decision-makers and appeal bodies (i.e. Review Division and WCAT).[http://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/19001_07#section304] | The WCA sections 339 and 303 [Former Act, ss. 99 and 250] make Board policy binding on all Board decision-makers and appeal bodies (i.e. Review Division and WCAT). The courts have determined that the effect of these provisions is to give Board policy a legal status equivalent to subordinate legislation (see below). Note that WCAT can choose not to apply a Board policy in specific circumstances and following specific procedures.[http://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/19001_07#section304] | ||
The key documents setting out binding Board policy are: | The key documents setting out binding Board policy are: |