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Additionally, any student providing representation must be sure to inform the Board and/or WCAT if they are no longer representing a client. Section 6.3.1 of the MRPP establishes a presumption in WCAT that a worker’s representative will remain as representative until they either declare otherwise or at the end of 2 years, whichever is earlier. This means the representative will receive correspondence related to the claim, even if it is the result of a deterioration of an Occupational Disease long after the initial claim is settled. This presumption means it is essential to be clear with the client '''and''' WCB/WCAT as to when LSLAP has withdrawn as counsel. | Additionally, any student providing representation must be sure to inform the Board and/or WCAT if they are no longer representing a client. Section 6.3.1 of the MRPP establishes a presumption in WCAT that a worker’s representative will remain as representative until they either declare otherwise or at the end of 2 years, whichever is earlier. This means the representative will receive correspondence related to the claim, even if it is the result of a deterioration of an Occupational Disease long after the initial claim is settled. This presumption means it is essential to be clear with the client '''and''' WCB/WCAT as to when LSLAP has withdrawn as counsel. | ||
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