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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). The courts have determined that the effect of these provisions is to give Board policy a legal status equivalent to subordinate legislation (see below). | 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). | ||
The key documents setting out binding Board policy are: | The key documents setting out binding Board policy are: | ||