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2008 Board of Directors' decisions

Every month WorkSafeBC's Board of Directors make policy and regulation decisions that affect the workers and employers of British Columbia. For example, the decisions can affect the assessment rates an employer pays, or the level of benefits a worker receives.

WorkSafeBC is committed to open communications with its stakeholders. If you have any questions about the decisions made by the Board of Directors, call WorkSafeBC's contact person noted after each summary.

Policy and regulation decisions made by WorkSafeBC's Board of Directors:


Board of Directors meeting
Decisions

November 2008

Multiple Classification

October 2008

Section 3(7)(b) Coverage for Students Participating in Work Experience in Independent Secondary Schools

September 2008

Coverage for Apprentices Attending Technical Training at Private Training Institutions

Occupational Health and Safety Regulation amendments approved

May 2008

Claim Costs Levy Policy

March 2008

Impact of Change in Minimum Size Criteria for Rate Groups on Experience Rating

Section 251 Decision – Loss of Earnings

Policy Amendments regarding Average Earnings and Exceptional Circumstances

Amount of Disfigurement Awards

Policy Amendments Regarding an Enhancement to Experience Rating – The Excess Cost Surcharge

Revised Effective Dates for Approved Policy Packages

January 2008

Section 3(7)(b) Coverage for Students Participating in Work Study/Work Experience in Public Secondary Schools