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Governing Legislation, Policy and Guidelines(7:II) (view source)
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*ii. an external de novo appeal at the Workers Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT), which is an independent tribunal. | *ii. an external de novo appeal at the Workers Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT), which is an independent tribunal. | ||
In 2004, the ''Administrative Tribunals Act'', | In 2004, the '''''Administrative Tribunals Act'', SBC 2004, c 45 [ATA]''' came into effect. The ATA applies to all administrative tribunals in B.C., including WCAT. The ATA sets out certain procedural requirements for WCAT and also sets a 60-day time limit for filing a judicial review from a WCAT decision. The ATA does not apply to Claim or Review Division decisions. | ||
Occupational Health & Safety matters are primarily dealt with through the 'Occupation Health & Safety Regulation', as interpreted by the Prevention Manual. | Occupational Health & Safety matters are primarily dealt with through the 'Occupation Health & Safety Regulation', as interpreted by the Prevention Manual. | ||
Citations for the WCA, key amendments and other relevant legislation are attached in the Appendix. All legislation and Board policies are available on the [http://www.worksafebc.com Board website]. Applicable ATA provisions and their effect on WCAT procedures are also incorporated in WCAT’s | Citations for the WCA, key amendments and other relevant legislation are attached in the Appendix. All legislation and Board policies are available on the [http://www.worksafebc.com Board website]. Applicable ATA provisions and their effect on WCAT procedures are also incorporated in WCAT’s ''Manual of Rules, Policy and Procedures'' [MRPP], available on the [http://www.wcat.bc.ca WCAT website]. | ||
== B. Binding Policy for Compensation Claims and Appeals: RSCM II == | == B. Binding Policy for Compensation Claims and Appeals: RSCM II == | ||