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*A policy and legislation page is located at http://www.worksafebc.com/law_and_policy with links to an online version of the Act, recent amendments, and various policy and practice materials. This is the most practical way to research current policies and practices, including the Board’s two-volume compensation policy manual, which has the force of law. | *A policy and legislation page is located at http://www.worksafebc.com/law_and_policy with links to an online version of the Act, recent amendments, and various policy and practice materials. This is the most practical way to research current policies and practices, including the Board’s two-volume compensation policy manual, which has the force of law. | ||
==== [http://www.labour.gov.bc.ca/wab/ Workers’ Advisor’s Office] | ==== [http://www.labour.gov.bc.ca/wab/ Workers’ Advisor’s Office] ==== | ||
*This site, which is part of the Ministry of Labour, contains excellent plain language summaries of the key aspects of the system written for the average claimant, and other material as well. This service is free for anyone who is not represented by a union. | *This site, which is part of the Ministry of Labour, contains excellent plain language summaries of the key aspects of the system written for the average claimant, and other material as well. This service is free for anyone who is not represented by a union. | ||
==== [http://www.wcat.bc.ca Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal] ==== | |||
*This site provides information about WCAT and various aspects of Workers’Compensation appeal matters. The “How to Appeal” section provides information on how to appeal, enables access to various appeal forms and provides internet links to WCAT publications as well as other resources that can assist in the appeal process. It also contains WCAT decisions, as well as forms required for appeal. | |||
=== 3. Organizations === | |||
==== Workers’ Compensation Advocacy Group ==== | |||
{{ResourcesLSLAP | |||
| resource_description = An informal organization open to all advocates for injured workers, including union representatives, private and legal aid lawyers, workers’ advisers, injured workers’ group leaders, and others. The group meets monthly, and as a recognized stakeholder for injured workers, is regularly consulted by WCB and government about WCB matters. | |||
| address = 300 - 1140 West Pender Street <br /> Vancouver, BC V6E 4G1 | |||
| phone = (604) 685-3425 <br /> Fax: (604) 685-7611 | |||
}} | |||
==== PovNet’s wcb-bc Email List ==== | |||
*For more information, contact Jim Sayre at jsayre@clasbc.net, or Penny Goldsmith at penny@povnet.org. | |||
*PovNet sponsors an interactive, confidential email list for workers’ advocates. The list enables members to post questions and information about WCB cases and matters, and to respond to other members’ postings. | |||
==== BC Federation of Labour ==== | |||
{{ResourcesLSLAP | |||
| resource_description = The BC Federation of Labour represents more than half a million workers through affiliated unions in more than 800 locals, working in every aspect of the BC economy. | |||
| address = # 200-5118 Joyce Street <br /> Vancouver, BC V5R 4H1 | |||
| phone = (604) 430-1420 <br /> Fax: (604) 430-5917 | |||
| online = [http://www.bcfed.com Website] | |||
}} | |||
==== [http://www.ciws.ca Canadian Injured Workers Society] ==== | |||
*The Society was formed in 2005 by a group of injured Canadian employees and their family members that was interested in improving the workers compensation system in Canada. The Society is a non-profit corporation registered with Corporations Canada. The website is no longer updated however the archived resources may be useful. | |||
