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Because WorkSafeBC routinely issues some decisions orally, the Review Division accepts review requests from oral decisions. After you request a review, you will receive a letter setting a time to make written submissions. The Review Division does not normally hold oral hearings. | Because WorkSafeBC routinely issues some decisions orally, the Review Division accepts review requests from oral decisions. After you request a review, you will receive a letter setting a time to make written submissions. The Review Division does not normally hold oral hearings. | ||
The Review Division considers the written submissions and WorkSafeBC’s file and gives its decision, usually within 150 days. The [http://worksafebc.com/claims/review_and_appeals/default.asp WorkSafeBC website] has more information on [ | The Review Division considers the written submissions and WorkSafeBC’s file and gives its decision, usually within 150 days. The [http://worksafebc.com/claims/review_and_appeals/default.asp WorkSafeBC website] has more information on [https://www.worksafebc.com/en/review-appeal reviews and appeals]. The phone numbers for the Review Division are 604.214.5411 in the lower mainland and 1.888.922.8804 elsewhere in BC. At the same time, if you feel that WorkSafeBC has treated you unfairly, you can also complain to its Fair Practices Office and the [https://www.bcombudsperson.ca/ Ombudsperson of BC] (1.800.567.3247). | ||
==Appeals== | ==Appeals== | ||
