Policy
Any worker or employer whose interests are affected by compensation for future loss of earnings arising from a work-related injury has a right to object to that decision based on the circumstances as they were, at the time of original determination.
Guidelines
Basis of objection
The issues on objection may be that
- the WSIB did not properly consider all the evidence available at the time of the determination or review, or that
- the WSIB did not properly interpret the available evidence in calculating the worker's future loss of earnings.
Application date
This policy applies to all FEL decisions made on or after January 1, 1991, for accidents from January 2, 1990 to December 31, 1997.
Document History
This document replaces 18-04-16 dated June 14, 1999.
References
Legislative Authority
Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997, as amended
Sections 102, 120
Workers' Compensation Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended
Sections 43, 72
Minutes
Administrative
#11, June 25, 2004, Page 380
Board of Directors
#2, December 7, 1990, Page 5414