Employers' Advisers provide independent advice, assistance, representation and training to employers, potential employers and employer associations concerning workers' compensation issues. In fulfilling this mandate, Employers' Advisers:
- Respond to telephone or written inquiries about workers' compensation legislation, decisions, appeals and related matters.
- Prepare submissions to the Workers' Compensation Board (WCB), Workers' Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) and assist employers in cases involving complex legal, medical or policy matters.
- Advise employers dealing with the Assessment Department of WCB.
- Assist employers in dealing with the Prevention Division of WCB.
- Assist employers in dealing with the Review Division of WCB.
- Conduct training seminars and public speaking engagements on occupational health and safety issues, prevention, claims management, assessments and appeals.
- Meet with WCB officials to review and make recommendations to the Policy Department, Executive and Board of Directors.
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