General https://wcbsask.com/ en Partnerships and Sponsorships – Corporate and WorkSafe (POL 04/2022) https://wcbsask.com/policy-and-procedure/partnerships-and-sponsorships-corporate-and-worksafe-pol-042022 <span>Partnerships and Sponsorships – Corporate and WorkSafe (POL 04/2022)</span> <span><span lang="" about="https://wcbsask.com/user/1375" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">mowens@wcbsask.com</span></span> <span>May 24, 2022</span> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-document-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy document type</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://wcbsask.com/taxonomy/term/564" hreflang="en">Policy</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-document-name field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Document name</div> <div class="field__item">Partnerships and Sponsorships – Corporate and WorkSafe</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-document-number field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Document number</div> <div class="field__item">POL 04/2022</div> </div> June 1, 2022 <a href="https://wcbsask.com/taxonomy/term/573" hreflang="en">General</a> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-update-feature field--type-boolean field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy update feature</div> <div class="field__item">No</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-call-to-action field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Call to action</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--policy-call-to-action paragraph--view-mode--responsive-call-to-action-images"> <div class="desktop-container three-column-grid-container"> <div class="full-width-grid-item"> <div class="cta_image_wrapper image-cover"> <figure> <img srcset="https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-sm.png 459w, https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-md.png 805w, https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-lg.png 1200w" src="https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-sm.png" alt="Two people signing documents" sizes="(min-width: 1199px) 25vw, 100vw" /> <figcaption>Two people signing documents</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="cta_text_wrap"> <div class="container"> <div class="cta_text"> <h3>Looking for the full policy manual?</h3> <div class="layout-content yellow"> <p>Click here to download the WCB’s current Policy and Procedure Manual.</p> <a href="https://wcbsask.com/documents/policy-and-procedure-manual" class="btn"> <span> <div class="field field--name-field-call-to-action-button field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Call to action button</div> <div class="field__item">Download full manual</div> </div> <svg viewbox="0 0 24 24" class="arrow-right"> <use xlink:href="#arrow-right"></use> </svg> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">DEFINITION</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-section-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy section content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><span><span><strong>Partnership</strong>, for the purpose of this policy, is a formal agreement entered between an organization and the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) for the purpose of fulfilling common goals over a specified period of time. </span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Sponsorship</strong>, for the purpose of this policy, is an agreement where the WCB provides or receives resources, funding, or in-kind donations for one or more initiatives and/or events for the purpose of fulfilling common goals over a specified period of time. </span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Donation</strong>, for the purpose of this policy, is monetary or non-monetary goods, promotional items and/or services provided by WCB to support community initiatives that positively impact Saskatchewan workers, employers and organizations, WCB staff, and aligns with the WCB’s vision and mission.</span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">BACKGROUND</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-section-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy section content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><ol> <li><span><span>Through <a href="https://wcbsask.com/node/1515">POL 18/2021, Governance Policy</a>, the WCB Board Members are responsible for approving a corporate social responsibility policy which applies to all partnerships, sponsorships and donations across the WCB and WorkSafe Saskatchewan (WorkSafe). </span></span></li> <li><span><span>The WCB, with WorkSafe Saskatchewan, believe that the support of community groups, non-profit and charitable organizations in the province that align with WCB’s vision and mission can advance corporate objectives, influence public image and reputation, and instill a sense of pride and contribution in its employees.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>The Board Members give authority to WCB staff to establish partnerships and sponsorships that are aligned with promoting injury prevention and fulfillment of the WCB’s mission, vision, values and beliefs.</span></span></li> </ol></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">POLICY</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-section-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy section content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><u>General</u></p> <ol> <li>The WCB may enter partnership/sponsorship agreements and provide donations to help achieve the following goals: <ol> <li>Fulfill the WCB’s mission, vision, values, beliefs and corporate goals and strategies.</li> <li>Fulfill WorkSafe Saskatchewan’s strategic goals and objectives.</li> <li>Support customers – Saskatchewan workers and employers – to eliminate injuries and restore abilities.</li> <li>Build relationships with partners, customers and stakeholders within the community.</li> <li>Enhance awareness of the WCB, the compensation system, safety and prevention initiatives through WorkSafe Saskatchewan.</li> <li>Gain public promotion, media exposure, and/or other negotiated promotional benefits.</li> <li>Promote workplace safety and injury prevention in Saskatchewan.</li> <li>Promote the goal of Mission: Zero meaning zero injuries, zero fatalities and zero suffering.</li> <li>Any other activities that are determined to be beneficial to the WCB.</li> </ol> </li> <li>The WCB has two primary areas that approve partnerships and sponsorships: <ol> <li>Corporate WCB – Support provided through Corporate WCB focuses on initiatives that advance the WCB’s vision and mission, corporate strategies and operational objectives.</li> <li>WorkSafe Saskatchewan – Support provided through WorkSafe Saskatchewan primarily focuses on injury prevention and the promotion of workplace safety in Saskatchewan.</li> </ol> </li> <li>Corporate support may be provided to partners, stakeholders, customers, community groups, non-profit and charitable organizations. This support may include: <ol> <li>Sponsorship opportunities.</li> <li>Branded materials (e.g., logowear).</li> <li>Financial support including cash donations.</li> <li>Access to WCB communication and promotional tools (e.g., WCB websites).</li> <li>Donations-in-kind.</li> </ol> </li> <li>Support through WorkSafe Saskatchewan may be provided to community groups, non-profit and charitable organizations that advance injury prevention and the promotion of workplace safety in Saskatchewan. This support may include: <ol> <li>Partnership opportunities.</li> <li>Branded materials (e.g., logowear).</li> <li>Financial support including cash donations.</li> <li>Research grants. </li> <li>Donations-in-kind.</li> </ol> </li> </ol> <p><u>Eligibility Criteria</u></p> <ol start="5"> <li>In order to be eligible for any form of support, potential organizations/events must have a mandate that aligns with the WCB’s vision, mission, values, beliefs, corporate strategies and objectives.<br />  </li> <li>If the organization requesting support has a WCB employer account, applicants must contact WCB’s Employer Services department in order to obtain a Letter of Good Standing prior to acceptance.<br />  </li> <li>Those ineligible for support opportunities with the WCB include, but not limited to, the following: <ol> <li>Advertisers.</li> <li>Individuals.</li> <li>Music groups.</li> <li>Organizations not registered as a charity or non-profit entity.</li> <li>Organizations seeking capital investments.</li> <li>Organizations that compromise the WCB’s image.</li> <li>Organizations that discriminate on any of the prohibited grounds set out in The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code.</li> <li>Organizations that place the WCB in a conflict of interest.</li> <li>Organizations that promote contentious issues.</li> <li>Organizations that promote political views.</li> <li>Organizations that promote religion.</li> <li>Persons seeking money for individual pursuits (e.g., vacations, field trips, walk-a-thons and marathons).</li> <li>Groups or activities whose primary audience is not Saskatchewan workers or residents.</li> <li>Recreational sports organizations, and</li> <li>Third party funding organizations (e.g., professional telephone solicitors or private charitable foundations).</li> </ol> </li> </ol> <p><u>Eligible Costs</u></p> <ol start="8"> <li>Funds provided through partnership agreements are intended to support expenses related to the delivery of projects, programs and initiatives such as wages, supplies and other costs directly related to the delivery of the project.</li> </ol> <p><u>Application</u></p> <ol start="9"> <li>All requests for support, including those procured by the WCB, must submit a funding request and complete the appropriate application form(s). <ol> <li>Application forms for sponsorship or donation opportunities must be submitted to the WCB at least two months prior to a scheduled event (where applicable).</li> </ol> </li> <li>Requests for support can be submitted on-line: <ol> <li>Donation and sponsorship requests: <a href="https://www.wcbsask.com/form/contact">wcbsask.com/form/contact</a>.</li> <li>Partnership requests emailed to: <a href="mailto:worksafeinquiry@wcbsask.com?subject=WCB/WorkSafe%20Partnership">worksafeinquiry@wcbsask.com</a>.</li> </ol> </li> <li>Upon receipt of a support request, WCB will contact the external applicant to provide them with an application form or to gather additional information required to make a final decision.<br />  </li> <li>WCB staff must follow a competitive purchasing process for services or programs procured by the WCB (<a href="https://wcbsask.com/node/2724">PRO 07/2012, Procurement Procedure</a>). External requests for support may also be subject to the purchasing process.</li> </ol> <p><u>Decision</u></p> <ol start="13"> <li>Applicants will be advised of a decision by letter or email. This will include the reason for the decision and the determination used in the decision-making process.<br />  </li> <li>If approved, a signed letter or funding agreement (e.g., contract) must be completed prior to the release of goods, services or funds dependant on the type of support being provided.</li> </ol> <p><u>Other</u></p> <ol start="15"> <li>Organizations or groups that receive support from the WCB are only eligible to receive support from one funding stream (i.e., Corporate WCB or WorkSafe Saskatchewan) within a calendar year. Funding approval is generally limited to one request per organization or group within a calendar year.</li> </ol></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p><span>To establish guidelines for providing or receiving organizational support through partnerships, sponsorships or donations.</span></p> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-reference paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">Policy references</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-reference-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy reference content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Legislative Authority</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><span><span><span><em><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><a href="http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca/documents/English/Statutes/Statutes/W17-11.pdf" rel=" noopener" target="_blank">The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013</a></span></em></span></span></span><br /> <span><span>Sections 2(1)(ee),115(j)</span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Document History</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p>(1)    Corporate Social Responsibility Program Guidelines (effective October 01, 2003 to May 31, 2022).</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Complements</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p>ADM PRO 02/2022    Partnerships and Sponsorships – Corporate and WorkSafe<br /> <a href="https://wcbsask.com/node/1515">POL 18/2021    Governance Policy</a><br /> <a href="https://wcbsask.com/node/2724">PRO 07/2012    Procurement Procedure</a><br /> ADM PRO 01/2022    Secondary Approval Levels<br /> ADM PRO 06/2018    WCB Cares Program</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Applies to all decisions made for monetary and non-monetary partnerships, sponsorships or donations on or after the effective date. <div class="field field--name-field-related-document-s- field--type-list-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Related document(s)</div> <div class="field__item">No</div> </div> Tue, 24 May 2022 21:31:18 +0000 mowens@wcbsask.com 4325 at https://wcbsask.com Third Party Actions (POL 13/2014) https://wcbsask.com/policy-and-procedure/third-party-actions-pol-132014 <span>Third Party Actions (POL 13/2014)</span> <span><span lang="" about="https://wcbsask.com/user/1" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">kim.beaudin</span></span> <span>November 4, 2020</span> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-document-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy document type</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://wcbsask.com/taxonomy/term/564" hreflang="en">Policy</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-document-name field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Document name</div> <div class="field__item">Third Party Actions</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-document-number field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Document number</div> <div class="field__item">POL 13/2014</div> </div> November 1, 2014 <a href="https://wcbsask.com/taxonomy/term/573" hreflang="en">General</a> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-update-feature field--type-boolean field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy update feature</div> <div class="field__item">No</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-call-to-action field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Call to action</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--policy-call-to-action paragraph--view-mode--responsive-call-to-action-images"> <div class="desktop-container three-column-grid-container"> <div class="full-width-grid-item"> <div class="cta_image_wrapper image-cover"> <figure> <img srcset="https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-sm.png 459w, https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-md.png 805w, https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-lg.png 1200w" src="https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-sm.png" alt="Two people signing documents" sizes="(min-width: 1199px) 25vw, 100vw" /> <figcaption>Two people signing documents</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="cta_text_wrap"> <div class="container"> <div class="cta_text"> <h3>Looking for the full policy manual?</h3> <div class="layout-content yellow"> <p>Click here to download the WCB’s current Policy and Procedure Manual.</p> <a href="https://wcbsask.com/documents/policy-and-procedure-manual" class="btn"> <span> <div class="field field--name-field-call-to-action-button field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Call to action button</div> <div class="field__item">Download full manual</div> </div> <svg viewbox="0 0 24 24" class="arrow-right"> <use xlink:href="#arrow-right"></use> </svg> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">DEFINITION</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-section-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy section content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--policy-subheading-description paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-subheading-description field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Subheading description</div> <div class="field__item"><p><span><span><strong>Customer </strong>means an injured worker or a surviving dependant.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Third party</strong>, for the purpose of this policy, means a person or entity that is not a worker or employer within the meaning of <span><a href="http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca/documents/English/Statutes/Statutes/W17-11.pdf" target="_blank"><em>The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013</em></a></span><em> </em>(the “Act”).</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Subrogation </strong>means the substitution of one person or group by another in respect of a debt or insurance claim. This includes the transfer of any associated rights and duties. For the purpose of this policy, the right of subrogation arises when the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) pays claim costs for a customer and then attempts to recover these costs from the third party responsible for the work injury.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Third party action </strong>means a civil claim to recover damages suffered by the customer as the result of a work injury caused by the actions or neglect of a third party. The customer or the WCB would bring legal action against the third party.</span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">BACKGROUND</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-section-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy section content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--policy-subheading-description paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-subheading-description field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Subheading description</div> <div class="field__item"><ol> <li>When a customer has a right of action against a third party with respect to a work injury, and the customer is entitled to WCB benefits, the customer (Section 38): <ol style="list-style: lower-alpha;"> <li>Will receive compensation, and</li> <li>May bring legal action against the third party.</li> </ol> </li> <li>The Act provides the WCB with the right of subrogation (Section 39). To recover claim costs, the WCB may: <ol style="list-style: lower-alpha;"> <li>Bring legal action in its own name against the third party, or</li> <li>Join with the customer in their legal action against the third party.</li> </ol> </li> <li>Before the customer receives any money, the WCB will recover money for the claim costs and the WCB’s share of the legal costs. Any sum remaining after the WCB’s recovery is payable to the customer (Section 40).</li> <li>When a customer plans to take legal action against a third party they must provide written notice to the WCB. Likewise, the WCB will provide written notice if it plans to take action. In either situation, failure to give notice does not affect the claim of action (Section 41).</li> <li>The WCB must provide written approval for any settlement that is less than the amount of the claim costs provided under the Act (Section 42).</li> </ol> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">POLICY</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-section-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy section content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--policy-subheading-description paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="field field--name-field-subheading-description field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Subheading description</div> <div class="field__item"><ol> <li>A customer cannot sue an employer or worker covered under the Act with respect to a work injury. They may, however, take action against a third party not covered under the Act.</li> </ol> <p><u>Workers’ Right to Bring Action</u></p> <ol start="2"> <li>Customers, who have a right of action against a third party not covered by the Act, are entitled to: <ol style="list-style: lower-alpha;"> <li>Receive compensation, and</li> <li>Take action against the responsible third party.</li> </ol> </li> <li>Customers must give notice to the WCB of their intention to take action. The WCB will advise the customer or their representative of the WCB’s claim in the third party action.</li> </ol> <p><u>Subrogation</u></p> <ol start="4"> <li>If the customer chooses not to take action, the WCB will review the case to determine whether it should take action to recover the costs of the claim.</li> <li>The WCB will only seek recovery on an accepted claim that is work related.</li> <li>The WCB will not seek recovery when the claim is for a worker covered by the <em>Government Employees Compensation Act </em>(GECA).</li> <li>When the WCB takes action against a third party it will seek only to recover the damages for which the WCB has paid or will pay for future claim costs. The WCB will not pursue any part of the action on behalf of the customer.</li> </ol> <p><u>Employer Cost Relief</u></p> <ol start="8"> <li>The WCB will provide respective employers cost relief when it is successful in recovering all or part of the claim costs through subrogation or through its own action.</li> </ol> <p><u>Distribution of Settlement Funds</u></p> <ol start="9"> <li>The WCB may: <ol style="list-style: lower-alpha;"> <li>Keep the entire settlement if the settlement is less than the amount of the customer’s claim, or</li> <li>Where circumstances warrant it, the WCB may negotiate a fair and reasonable settlement.</li> </ol> </li> <li>If the amount of the settlement is greater than the claim costs and any anticipated future costs, the WCB will: <ol style="list-style: lower-alpha;"> <li>Keep the funds recovered for current and future costs, and</li> <li>Pay the remainder to the customer.</li> </ol> </li> </ol> <p><u>Approval of Settlements</u></p> <ol start="11"> <li>The Board Members give the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) the authority to approve settlements. The CEO may give this authority to the Corporate Solicitor.</li> </ol> <p><u>Compromised Settlements</u></p> <ol start="12"> <li>The WCB must provide written approval for a settlement that is for an amount less than the claim costs.</li> </ol> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>To provide guidelines for the management of third party actions.</p> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-reference paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">Policy references</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-reference-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy reference content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Legislative Authority</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><a href="http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca/documents/English/Statutes/Statutes/W17-11.pdf" target="_blank"><em>The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013</em></a><br /> <span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA">Sections 2, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Document History</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p>(1) January 1, 2014. References updated in accordance with <span><span><span><a href="http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca/documents/English/Statutes/Statutes/W17-11.pdf" target="_blank"><em>The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013</em></a></span></span></span>.<br /> (2) POL and PRO 04/2007, Third Party Actions/Subrogation (effective May 1, 2007 to October 31, 2014).</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Complements</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><a href="https://wcbsask.com/node/1527" title="Third Party Actions (PRO 13/2014)">PRO 13/2014 Third Party Actions</a><br /> <a href="https://wcbsask.com/policy-and-procedure/determination-workers-right-bring-action-pol-012013" title="Determination of a Worker’s Right to Bring Action (POL 01/2013)">POL 01/2013 Determination of a Worker’s Right to Bring Action</a></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Applies to all claims involving third parties. <div class="field field--name-field-related-document-s- field--type-list-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Related document(s)</div> <div class="field__item">No</div> </div> Wed, 04 Nov 2020 22:06:21 +0000 kim.beaudin 2838 at https://wcbsask.com Safety and Security – Workplace (POL 09/2010) https://wcbsask.com/policy-and-procedure/safety-and-security-workplace-pol-092010 <span>Safety and Security – Workplace (POL 09/2010)</span> <span><span lang="" about="https://wcbsask.com/user/1" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">kim.beaudin</span></span> <span>November 4, 2020</span> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-document-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy document type</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://wcbsask.com/taxonomy/term/564" hreflang="en">Policy</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-document-name field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Document name</div> <div class="field__item">Safety and Security – Workplace</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-document-number field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Document number</div> <div class="field__item">POL 09/2010</div> </div> March 1, 2010 <a href="https://wcbsask.com/taxonomy/term/573" hreflang="en">General</a> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-update-feature field--type-boolean field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy update feature</div> <div class="field__item">No</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-call-to-action field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Call to action</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--policy-call-to-action paragraph--view-mode--responsive-call-to-action-images"> <div class="desktop-container three-column-grid-container"> <div class="full-width-grid-item"> <div class="cta_image_wrapper image-cover"> <figure> <img srcset="https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-sm.png 459w, https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-md.png 805w, https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-lg.png 1200w" src="https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-sm.png" alt="Two people signing documents" sizes="(min-width: 1199px) 25vw, 100vw" /> <figcaption>Two people signing documents</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="cta_text_wrap"> <div class="container"> <div class="cta_text"> <h3>Looking for the full policy manual?</h3> <div class="layout-content yellow"> <p>Click here to download the WCB’s current Policy and Procedure Manual.</p> <a href="https://wcbsask.com/documents/policy-and-procedure-manual" class="btn"> <span> <div class="field field--name-field-call-to-action-button field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Call to action button</div> <div class="field__item">Download full manual</div> </div> <svg viewbox="0 0 24 24" class="arrow-right"> <use xlink:href="#arrow-right"></use> </svg> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">BACKGROUND</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-section-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy section content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><ol> <li><span><span><span>The Board Members (“Board”) of the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) acknowledge their responsibility under <a href="http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca/documents/English/Statutes/Statutes/W17-11.pdf" target="_blank"><em>The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013</em></a><em> </em>(the “Act”) to treat workers and employers in a fair and reasonable manner.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>The Board also has an obligation to ensure that WCB employees are able to carry out their duties in a safe and secure environment without fear of harm, whether physical or psychological.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Aside from the Board’s responsibilities under the Act, Section 3-8 of <em>The Saskatchewan Employment Act </em>(the “SEA”) requires that employees be provided with a safe work environment.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Section 3-21 of the SEA requires that employers must develop, in consultation with a labour/management Occupational Health Committee (OHC), appropriate policy or procedure if workplace violence has occurred or may reasonably be expected to occur.</span></span></span></li> </ol></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">POLICY</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-section-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy section content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><ol> <li><span><span><span>The Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board is committed to zero tolerance for all threatening and abusive behaviour.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>The Board hereby delegates the authority for the safety and security of WCB employees to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the WCB, who shall ensure that proper security measures are in place to protect WCB staff.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Executive management, directors/managers, supervisors, team leaders and employees shall share in the responsibility for workplace safety and security during the administration of the Act (ADM PRO 05/2016, Safety and Security – Workplace).</span></span></span></li> </ol></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>To establish the authority to provide a safe and secure workplace.</p> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-reference paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">Policy references</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-reference-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy reference content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Legislative Authority</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><span><span><span><a href="http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca/documents/English/Statutes/Statutes/W17-11.pdf" target="_blank"><em>The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013</em></a></span></span></span><br /> Sections 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25</p> <p><em>The Saskatchewan Employment Act</em><br /> Sections 3-8 and 3-21</p> <p> </p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Document History</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p>(1) January 1, 2014. References updated in accordance with <span><span><span><a href="http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca/documents/English/Statutes/Statutes/W17-11.pdf" target="_blank"><em>The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013</em></a></span></span></span>.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Complements</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p>ADM PRO 05/2016 Safety and Security – Workplace (WCB Staff)<br /> ADM PRO 01/2016 Security of Premises and Property (WCB Staff)<br /> ADM PRO 03/2016 WCB – Meetings After Hours (WCB Staff)<br /> <a href="https://wcbsask.com/policy-and-procedure/privacy-information-pol-052017" title="Privacy of Information (POL 05/2017)">POL 05/2017 Privacy of Information</a></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> All WCB staff, workers, employers, health care providers <div class="field field--name-field-related-document-s- field--type-list-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Related document(s)</div> <div class="field__item">No</div> </div> Wed, 04 Nov 2020 22:06:17 +0000 kim.beaudin 2778 at https://wcbsask.com Public Interest Disclosure Act Procedure (POL 05/2012) https://wcbsask.com/policy-and-procedure/public-interest-disclosure-act-procedure-pol-052012 <span>Public Interest Disclosure Act Procedure (POL 05/2012)</span> <span><span lang="" about="https://wcbsask.com/user/1" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">kim.beaudin</span></span> <span>November 4, 2020</span> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-document-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy document type</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://wcbsask.com/taxonomy/term/564" hreflang="en">Policy</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-document-name field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Document name</div> <div class="field__item">Public Interest Disclosure Act Procedure</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-document-number field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Document number</div> <div class="field__item">POL 05/2012</div> </div> September 1, 2011 <a href="https://wcbsask.com/taxonomy/term/573" hreflang="en">General</a> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-update-feature field--type-boolean field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy update feature</div> <div class="field__item">No</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-call-to-action field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Call to action</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--policy-call-to-action paragraph--view-mode--responsive-call-to-action-images"> <div class="desktop-container three-column-grid-container"> <div class="full-width-grid-item"> <div class="cta_image_wrapper image-cover"> <figure> <img srcset="https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-sm.png 459w, https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-md.png 805w, https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-lg.png 1200w" src="https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-sm.png" alt="Two people signing documents" sizes="(min-width: 1199px) 25vw, 100vw" /> <figcaption>Two people signing documents</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="cta_text_wrap"> <div class="container"> <div class="cta_text"> <h3>Looking for the full policy manual?</h3> <div class="layout-content yellow"> <p>Click here to download the WCB’s current Policy and Procedure Manual.</p> <a href="https://wcbsask.com/documents/policy-and-procedure-manual" class="btn"> <span> <div class="field field--name-field-call-to-action-button field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Call to action button</div> <div class="field__item">Download full manual</div> </div> <svg viewbox="0 0 24 24" class="arrow-right"> <use xlink:href="#arrow-right"></use> </svg> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">DEFINITION</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-section-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy section content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><strong>The Act</strong>, for the purposes of this procedure, means <em>The Public Interest Disclosure Act</em>, Chapter P-38.1 of The Statute of Saskatchewan, 2011, as amended by the <em>Statutes of Saskatchewan</em>, 2014, c.E-13.1, and 2015, c.16.</p> <p><strong>Commissioner</strong>, means the Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner appointed by an order of the Legislative Assembly, and includes any acting commissioner appointed pursuant to Part V of the Act.</p> <p><strong>Disclosure</strong>, for the purpose of this procedure, means a disclosure of wrongdoing made in good faith by an employee of the WCB.</p> <p><strong>Designated Officer </strong>means, at WCB, the Chair of WCB and, in the event of their absence or inability to act in this capacity, the CEO of WCB.</p> <p><strong>Employee</strong>, for the purpose of this procedure, means a person who is an employee of WCB at the time of making of the disclosure.</p> <p><strong>Government Institution </strong>includes the Workers’ Compensation Board.</p> <p><strong>Reprisal </strong>means any of the following measures taken against an employee because that employee has, in good faith, sought advice about making a disclosure, made a disclosure, cooperated in an investigation pursuant to this Act or declined to participate in suspected wrongdoing:</p> <ul> <li>A dismissal, lay off, suspension, demotion or transfer, discontinuation or elimination of a job, change of a job location, reduction of wages, changes in hours of work or reprimand;</li> <li>Any measure other than the ones mentioned above that adversely affect the public servant’s employment or working conditions;</li> <li>A threat to take any of the measures mentioned above.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Wrongdoing </strong>means:</p> <ul> <li>A contravention of a Federal or Provincial Act or Regulation.</li> <li>An act or omission that creates: <ul> <li>A substantial and specific danger to life, health or safety of persons, not including a danger inherent to the employee’s job; or</li> <li>A substantial and specific danger to the environment;</li> <li>Gross mismanagement of public funds or a public asset, or</li> </ul> </li> <li>Knowingly directing or counselling a person to commit any of the above.</li> </ul></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">BACKGROUND</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-section-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy section content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><ol> <li><em>The Public Interest Disclosure Act </em>(PIDA), which came into effect September 1, 2011, provides a process for employees of government institutions to make disclosure of wrongdoing with protection against reprisal for making such disclosure if made in accordance with PIDA.</li> <li>As required by Section 6 (1) and (2) of PIDA, the WCB has adopted the following procedure to manage disclosure of its employees in accordance with the legislation.</li> </ol></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">POLICY</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-section-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy section content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><ol> <li>An employee who is considering making a disclosure may seek advice from the Designated Officer or the Commissioner.</li> <li>If an employee reasonably believes that he or she has information that could show that a wrongdoing has been committed or is about to be committed, or that could show that the employee has been asked to commit a wrongdoing, the employee may make disclosure to: <ol style="list-style: lower-alpha;"> <li>The Designated Officer for WCB; or</li> <li>The Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner (the Commissioner). A disclosure can be made to the Commissioner at: Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner, 150 – 2401 Saskatchewan Drive, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 4H8. Phone <a href="tel:+13067876211">(306)787-6211</a>. Toll free <a href="tel:+18006677180">1-800-667-7180</a>. Fax (306)787-9090. <a href="http://www.saskpidc.ca/" target="_blank">www.saskpidc.ca.</a></li> </ol> </li> <li>Disclosures must be received by the designated officer or the Commissioner in writing, and should be on the prescribed form. A copy of the prescribed form is attached as Appendix A to this procedure. The form should be placed in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Personal and Confidential to be opened by the Chair only” to ensure confidentiality. The form must include the following information: <ol style="list-style: lower-alpha;"> <li>A description of the wrongdoing.</li> <li>The name of the person(s) alleged to have committed the wrongdoing or be about to commit the wrongdoing.</li> <li>The date of the alleged wrongdoing.</li> </ol> </li> </ol> <p><u>Management of Disclosures</u></p> <ol start="4"> <li>Upon receipt by the designated officer, each disclosure must be date-stamped.</li> <li>Each disclosure received by the designated officer, and all records of advice sought from the designated officer by any employees regarding a potential disclosure, must be (1) maintained in a separate, secured file; (2) treated as strictly confidential; (3) protected from unauthorized access.</li> <li>All written information obtained as a result of a disclosure or its review or investigation, must be included in the disclosure file. All pertinent information obtained verbally must be documented, in writing, dated and placed in the disclosure file. When the designated officer creates a paper or electronic record to track disclosures or requests for advice under PIDA, those documents and records shall be handled in such a manner as to ensure confidentiality and the protection of identities as required by PIDA. When the designated officer creates a paper or electronic record to track disclosures or requests for advice under PIDA, those documents and records shall be handled in such a manner as to ensure confidentiality and protection of identities as required by PIDA.</li> <li>The identity of all persons involved in the disclosure process including employees who seek advice about a possible disclosure, employees who make disclosures, witnesses and those alleged to have committed a wrongdoing, must be protected. Any person who obtains information through the performance of their duties under PIDA shall not disclose it, except as required by law.</li> <li>If the designated officer determines that an investigation of the alleged wrongdoing is required, it shall be conducted in accordance with the principles of procedural fairness and natural justice. These principles include the requirements that the alleged wrong-doer: (1) has a right to be informed of the nature of the disclosure; (2) must be given an opportunity to make oral or written submissions to the designated officer with respect to the disclosure; (3) should be provided with all information that will be considered by the designated officer and given an opportunity to answer the case against him or her; (4) should be told of the reason for the decision.</li> <li>The designated officer must act in a manner that is not biased, arbitrary or discriminatory, and that is fair and open-minded.</li> <li>In responding to a request for advice from an employee respecting a possible disclosure or with respect to the receipt, review or investigation of a disclosure, the designated officer may: (1) seek legal advice from its legal counsel; (2) seek procedural advice from the Commission; (3) utilize such specialized services within WCB as the designated officer determines necessary, or (4) refer the matter to the appropriate external agency, to conduct an investigation.</li> <li>The designated officer must remove himself or herself from the process surrounding the disclosure and/or its investigation in the event of a conflict of interest.</li> <li>Once a disclosure has been filed with the designated officer, it cannot be withdrawn.</li> </ol> <p><u>Procedure for Receiving Disclosures</u></p> <ol start="13"> <li>Within 20 calendar days of receipt by the designated officer of a disclosure, the designated officer shall arrange to discuss the disclosure privately with the disclosing employee.</li> <li>The designated officer must determine and comply with the wishes of the disclosing employee respecting the manner of communication to be used with him or her, by the designated officer, regarding the disclosure matter.</li> <li>The designated officer must advise the disclosing employee that: (1) information related to the disclosure, including their identity, will be protected and kept confidential to the fullest extent possible within the law, and in keeping with the principles of procedural fairness and natural justice. (For example, the disclosing employee’s name will not be disclosed unless it is a necessary fact in resolving the disclosure matter. But the disclosing employee should be aware that it may be possible to identify him or her from the facts contained in the disclosure); (2) the disclosing employee also has an obligation to protect information related to the disclosure, including the identity of all persons involved in the disclosure process.</li> </ol> <p><u>Assessing Disclosures</u></p> <ol start="16"> <li>The designated officer shall assess the disclosure to determine if the matter, if proven to be true, would be a wrongdoing within the meaning of PIDA, and to determine what action should be taken. That assessment should be completed, where reasonably possible, within 40 days of receipt of the disclosure by the designated officer.</li> <li>In conducting the assessment of the disclosure, the designated officer should consider the following criteria: (1) whether the designated officer is in a conflict of interest and, if so, whether the matter should be referred to the Commissioner; (2) whether the nature of the disclosure pertains to a matter within WCB and, if not, whether the matter should be referred to the designated officer of a different government institution, where it would be more appropriately dealt with; (3) whether the disclosure is a wrongdoing as defined by PIDA; (4) whether the disclosure has been made in good faith and whether the disclosing employee has a reasonable belief that the information disclosed could show a wrongdoing has been or is about to be committed.</li> <li>In the event that the designated officer determines that the disclosure should be referred to the Commissioner or a different government institution, the designated officer must advise the disclosing employee in the manner agreed to in accordance with paragraph 13 of this procedure.</li> </ol> <p><u>Processing Disclosures</u></p> <ol start="19"> <li>If the designated officer determines that no further action is required with respect to the disclosure, the disclosing employee shall be notified and the file closed.</li> <li>If the designated officer determines that the criteria set out in paragraph 16 have been met and action is required, the designated officer shall advise the disclosing employee of the action to be taken, including whether or not an investigation will be required and will provide the alleged wrong-doer with notice of the disclosure and only such relevant information as is consistent with the principles of procedural fairness and natural justice.</li> <li>Any investigation that is to be undertaken with respect to the disclosure shall be managed by the designated officer, although he or she may utilize the appropriate expertise to assist with the process, or may refer the matter to the police during or after the investigation, if the designated officer determines such action to be required.</li> <li>If other employees are invited to participate in the investigation, the designated officer shall advise them of their right to have a person attend with them to provide support (e.g. union representation for in-scope employees) but that support person shall not be entitled to contribute to the investigation or speak on the employee’s behalf.</li> <li>Within 30 calendar days of completion of an investigation, the designated officer will prepare and deliver a written report with respect to their findings and any recommendations or corrective action he or she considers appropriate respecting the disclosure and wrongdoing. The disclosing employee shall be advised that a report has been made and provided with such information as the designated officer considers appropriate.</li> </ol> <p><u>Complaint of Reprisal</u></p> <ol start="24"> <li>If a WCB employee alleges that a reprisal has been taken or directed against him or her, that employee may make a written complaint to the Public Interest Disclosure Commissioner respecting the matter. Such a complaint may be made in the form attached to this policy as Appendix B.</li> </ol> <p><u>Annual Reporting of Disclosures</u></p> <ol start="25"> <li>The designated officer shall ensure that a process is established to track disclosures of alleged wrongdoings received by him or her, for annual reporting of disclosure in accordance with the Act.</li> <li>The PIDA annual report prepared by the designated officer shall include the following information: (1) the number of disclosures received; (2) the number of disclosures acted on and not acted on; (3) the number of investigations commenced as a result of the disclosure; and (4) if an investigation results in a finding of wrongdoing, a description of the wrongdoing and any recommendations or corrective action taken, or the reasons why no corrective action was taken. Each annual report shall be for the reporting period commencing on April 1 in one year and ending on March 31 of the following year.</li> </ol> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>To establish the process to manage disclosures by Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) staff of wrongdoings in accordance with The Public Interest Disclosure Act.</p> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-reference paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">Policy references</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-reference-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy reference content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Legislative Authority</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><em><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA"><span>The Public Interest Disclosure Act </span></span></em><span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA"><span>(PIDA)</span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Document History</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p>(1) September 1, 2016. Definitions updated in accordance with amendments to <em>The Public Interest Disclosure Act</em>.<br /> (2) January 1, 2014. References updated in accordance with <span><span><span><a href="http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca/documents/English/Statutes/Statutes/W17-11.pdf" target="_blank"><em>The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013</em></a></span></span></span>.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Complements</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p>ADM PRO 01/2017 Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct – Board and Committee Meetings and Communications (WCB Staff)</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--attachments paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">Attachments</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-attachments field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Attachments</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--policy-reference-document-link paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <p> </p><div class="field field--name-field-document-link field--type-link field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Document link</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://wcbsask.com/documents/appendix-disclosure-wrongdoing-under-public-interest-disclosure-act">Appendix A – Disclosure of Wrongdoing Under The Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA)</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--policy-reference-document-link paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <p> </p><div class="field field--name-field-document-link field--type-link field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Document link</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://wcbsask.com/documents/appendix-b-complaint-reprisal-under-public-interest-disclosure-act">Appendix B – Complaint of Reprisal</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> All WCB Employees <div class="field field--name-field-related-document-s- field--type-list-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Related document(s)</div> <div 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<figure> <img srcset="https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-sm.png 459w, https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-md.png 805w, https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-lg.png 1200w" src="https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-sm.png" alt="Two people signing documents" sizes="(min-width: 1199px) 25vw, 100vw" /> <figcaption>Two people signing documents</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="cta_text_wrap"> <div class="container"> <div class="cta_text"> <h3>Looking for the full policy manual?</h3> <div class="layout-content yellow"> <p>Click here to download the WCB’s current Policy and Procedure Manual.</p> <a href="https://wcbsask.com/documents/policy-and-procedure-manual" class="btn"> <span> <div class="field field--name-field-call-to-action-button field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Call to action button</div> <div class="field__item">Download full manual</div> </div> <svg viewbox="0 0 24 24" class="arrow-right"> <use xlink:href="#arrow-right"></use> </svg> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">DEFINITION</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-section-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy section content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><span><span><strong>Best Value </strong>means the acquisition of goods and services through a competitive process which results in supply arrangements at the most effective life cycle cost (i.e., a combination of purchase prices, amortization, maintenance, repair, operating and disposal costs), in the correct quantities, at the right quality, and from the most qualified, responsive and responsible vendor or supplier.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Bid</strong> means an offer submitted in response to a tender to supply goods or services, or to purchase assets at a specific price or price formula, under stated terms and conditions.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Contract signatory</strong> means the WCB staff member with designated authority to purchase goods and services.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Expression of interest (EOI) </strong>means a list compiled of prospective vendors and suppliers who are interested in participating at a future date in a competitive bidding process for a particular good or service. The list of prospective vendors and suppliers will be viewed when WCB staff do not have a solid idea of the type of good or service required. Viewing this list is the starting point in the overall tendering process.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Purchase order</strong> means an authorized legal contract to acquire goods or services.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Purchase request </strong>means a request for the purchase of goods and services to be approved by the applicable purchasing authority.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Purchases for the internal administration of the WCB</strong> means all goods and services procured for internal day to day business (e.g., paper, printer cartridges, business cards).</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Purchases on behalf of customers </strong>means goods and services required to facilitate return-to-work or vocational rehabilitation programs (e.g., equipment, tools, modifications to residence, vehicle or workplace).</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Request for proposal (RFP) </strong>means an invitation to potential vendors and suppliers for bids where the requirements for goods and services may not be clearly defined and the expected price is likely to exceed $5,000. Vendors and suppliers will outline their methodology, approach in delivery, price and timelines.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Request for quotation (RFQ) </strong>means an invitation to vendors and suppliers to provide pricing and delivery information for clearly defined goods and services, generally of a low dollar value (e.g., $5,000). A request for quotation may be issued to multiple vendors or suppliers as an informal tender.</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Standing offer </strong>means a contract for standardized goods and or services to be purchased and delivered on an as-required basis for specific periods of time at prearranged prices and delivery conditions (e.g., printer cartridges, paper products, business cards, ergonomic chairs).</span></span></p> <p><span><span><strong>Tender </strong>means the process in which qualified vendors and suppliers are invited to submit sealed bids for the supply of specific and clearly defined goods and services during a specified timeframe. The tendering process includes a request for quotation and request for proposal.</span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">BACKGROUND</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-section-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy section content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><ol> <li><span><span>The WCB autonomy is acknowledged by the Saskatchewan Government with respect to the purchase of goods and services required to complete daily operations. While the WCB does not fall within the jurisdiction of <em>The Purchasing Act, 2004</em>, the WCB observes the guiding principles and best practices. WCB procurement practices also comply with the <em>New West Partnership</em> <em>Trade Agreement</em> (NWPTA) where applicable. </span></span></li> <li><span><span>The following principles have been adopted to govern all purchase and procurement transactions of the WCB:</span></span> <ol style="list-style: lower-alpha;"> <li><span><span>To procure goods and services that support achievement of the WCB’s corporate objectives in a fiscally responsible and competitive manner;</span></span></li> <li><span><span>To ensure a fair, open and accountable process; and</span></span></li> <li><span><span>To ensure goods and services are purchased in accordance to best value.</span></span></li> </ol> </li> <li><span><span>The annual administration budget process or program budget process is the method by which the WCB approves the overall spending required for the operations of the WCB. Subsequent decisions to purchase budgeted goods and services are made throughout the year and must be approved in accordance with this procedure.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>This procedure applies to goods and services purchased for the internal administration of the WCB and on behalf of WCB customers. This procedure also applies to the provision of health care services unless rates are set by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, or negotiated with health care professional associations.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>For medical aid prescribed by a treating physician or health care provider (e.g., bandages, heating pads), or paid in accordance with established WCB policy (POL 19/2010, Allowance – Clothing, POL 11/2016, Expenses – Orthotics/Appliances – Provision, Replacement and Repair, and POL 11/2019, Medication Coverage), this procedure will not apply.</span></span></li> </ol> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">PROCEDURE</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-section-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy section content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><span><span><u>General</u></span></span></p> <ol> <li><span><span>When purchasing goods and services for the internal administration of the WCB and on behalf of WCB customers, WCB staff will adhere to the principles of ADM PRO 01/2017, Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct:</span></span> <ol style="list-style: lower-alpha;"> <li><span><span>Confidential information will not be disclosed unless it is necessary in order to fulfill job responsibilities. </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Situations where there may be a conflict or a perceived conflict of interest will be avoided.</span></span></li> </ol> </li> <li><span><span>If an employee believes that they have information regarding a wrongdoing that has been committed or is about to be committed, or if they have been asked to commit a wrongdoing, the employee may make a disclosure to WCB’s Designated Officer in accordance with POL 05/2012, <em>Public Interest Disclosure Act</em> Procedure.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>To maximize benefit and minimize the risk to the WCB, every effort must be made to acquire goods and services through a competitive purchasing process. Competitive procurement practices are accomplished by tendering for goods and services.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Whenever possible, standing offers will be initiated to ensure that long-term consistency of service, quality and performance requirements are met.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>For unanticipated expenditures of goods and services (not included in the annual administrative or program budget) exceeding $2,500, a written business case must be documented and signed by the WCB staff member making the purchase. In addition, the WCB staff member must report to their direct supervisor the reasoning for the unanticipated expenditure.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Purchases by a department must be authorized by the department having the corporate mandate to manage the product or service.</span></span></li> </ol> <p><span><span><u>Purchase Authorities and Spending Limits</u></span></span></p> <ol start="7"> <li><span><span>WCB staff with the designated authority to purchase goods and services on behalf of customers can, without secondary approval, purchase goods and services where the amount is less than $5,000.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Managers responsible for each cost center may designate (in writing) a limit of two employees (e.g., Supervisor and Administrative Assistant) to purchase, without secondary approval, goods and services for the internal administration of the WCB where the amount is less than $5,000.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Approval limits for the internal and external purchase of goods and services by WCB staff are outlined through ADM PRO 01/2022, Secondary Approval Levels.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Managers, Team Leaders, Directors, Vice-Presidents (and designates) and the Chief Executive Officer (and designate) cannot authorize their own purchase requests unless the amount is less than $100.</span></span></li> </ol> <p><span><span><u>Purchase Requests</u></span></span></p> <ol start="11"> <li><span><span>Where the good or service cannot be filled from an existing contract, standing offer, stock or inventory and the price of the good or service is estimated to be less than $5,000, a WCB staff member with the designated authority to make purchases may select a vendor or supplier from a list established and maintained by the Purchasing Team.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Where the price of the good or service is estimated to be greater than $5,000, a tender, in accordance with Points 19 to 21, is required.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>On occasion, there may be a situation that presents unique conditions that can only be met by one vendor or supplier. The following situations may require a single source purchase request:</span></span> <ol style="list-style: lower-alpha;"> <li><span><span>Maintenance by a specific company on equipment to ensure warranty conditions are met;</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Equipment has already been purchased that is only compatible with another specific product obtained from the same source;</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Continuity of service for a project where it would be detrimental to the WCB if the service provider was to be changed;</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Project or program commencement is imminent; or</span></span></li> <li><span><span>A customer is in a location where there is only one vendor or supplier and it is cost effective to use that vendor or supplier.</span></span></li> </ol> </li> <li><span><span>Single source purchase requests for emergency purchases will only be acceptable where:</span></span> <ol style="list-style: lower-alpha;"> <li><span><span>There is an unforeseen interruption to the normal course of business (e.g., electrical services that shut down operations); or</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Purchases need to be made after regular office hours and or within a short period of time (e.g., same or next day).</span></span></li> </ol> </li> <li><span><span>Receipts for incidental purchases, or minor expenses typically under $100 that are not budgeted for, but are essential to the business of the WCB, must be submitted for secondary approval before reimbursement from Financial Services can be received. In every case, reimbursement for incidental purchases requires secondary approval.</span></span></li> </ol> <p><span><span><u>Purchase Orders</u></span></span></p> <ol start="16"> <li><span><span>Purchase orders are required in order to obtain goods or services exceeding a cost of $500. Exceptions include, but are not limited to:</span></span> <ol style="list-style: lower-alpha;"> <li><span><span>Contracts for advertising;</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Contracts established by Legal Services on behalf of other departments or for its own purposes;</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Contracts established prior to the effective date of this procedure;</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel expense claims;</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Incidental expenses; and</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Purchases for telephone, postage, utilities, rent, membership fees, association fees, or registration fees.</span></span></li> </ol> </li> <li><span><span>Purchase orders are issued when the Purchasing Team selects a vendor or supplier, or when a vendor or supplier has been selected through a tender.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Where the WCB has a signed contract with a vendor or supplier, purchase orders are issued when goods and services are requested directly from that vendor or supplier.</span></span></li> </ol> <p><span><span><u>Tendering</u></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong>Tendering Requirements by Procurement Value</strong></span></span></span></p> <ol start="19"> <li><span><span>When the expected cost of the good or service over the life of the contract is greater than or equal to $5,000, a tender (which includes a request for quotation and request for proposal) may be conducted by email or written proposal.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>For purchases of goods that are expected to be greater than or equal to $10,000 over the life of the contract, it is mandatory to formally issue tender notices, either written or electronically, and obtain written bids or submissions. These must be documented through the purchasing system.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>For purchases (other than for the provision of health care services) of:</span></span> <ol style="list-style: lower-alpha;"> <li><span><span>goods at a cost greater than or equal to $10,000;</span></span></li> <li><span><span>services at a cost greater than or equal to $75,000; or</span></span></li> <li><span><span>construction at a cost greater than or equal to $100,000.</span></span> <p><span><span><span>equal opportunity will be provided to vendors and suppliers from British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan in accordance with the NWPTA. Tender notices will be issued on a central electronic tendering system (when available).</span></span></span></p> </li> </ol> </li> </ol> <p><span><span><u>Tendering Process</u></span></span></p> <ol start="22"> <li><span><span>An expression of interest may be used to compile a list of prospective vendors and suppliers that can be used at a future date when preparing a tender. However, the expression of interest must be prepared using the same process for a tender, ensuring criterion and evaluations are documented. This same process will be used for obtaining professional services.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>A minimum of three vendors or suppliers (when available) will be contacted to quote on a contract.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>The WCB will re-tender all business contracts (including standing offers) every five years unless the CEO provides written permission not to re-tender. Where tendering is bypassed, the WCB must re-tender the business contract after an additional five years.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>WCB representatives for the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees’ Union (SGEU) will be notified of intentions to finalize new contracting out of work arrangements.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Where there is labour involved in the contract to be performed on WCB premises or the premises of a WCB customer, a current WCB “Letter of Good Standing” must be supplied by the bidder before a decision can be made to award the contract.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Travel services are excluded from the tendering process and may be obtained in accordance with ADM PRO 03/2015, WCB Staff Business Expenses.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Motor vehicles permanently assigned to WCB staff will be leased. The lease is to be arranged and managed by the Purchasing Team. Other short-term rental vehicles will be arranged by the Purchasing Team or WCB employees (e.g., out-of-town rentals) in accordance with this procedure and ADM PRO 04/2015, WCB Staff Motor Vehicle Travel and Expenses.</span></span></li> </ol> <p><span><span><u>Awarding the Contract</u></span></span></p> <ol start="29"> <li><span><span>Evaluation criteria for the selection of the successful vendor or supplier must be clearly defined and documented within the tender.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>The successful vendor or supplier will be chosen by the Purchasing Team, or where directly tendered, by a panel with a minimum of three members, including the contract signatory and a member of the Purchasing Team.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>All contracts must be endorsed by Legal Services.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>The WCB will award contracts based on the principles of best value.</span></span></li> </ol> <p><span><span><u>Evaluations</u></span></span></p> <ol start="33"> <li><span><span>The Purchasing Team or contract signatory is responsible for monitoring and managing vendor and supplier performance relative to the terms and conditions of the contract. Evaluations of business contracts (including standing offers) will be completed:</span></span> <ol style="list-style: lower-alpha;"> <li><span><span>When reviewing current performance (such evaluations may occur at any time during the contract);</span></span></li> <li><span><span>When determining if the contract should be renewed; or</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Upon completion of the contract.</span></span></li> </ol> </li> </ol> <p><span><span><u>Receipt of Goods</u></span></span></p> <ol start="34"> <li><span><span>Goods must be inspected and reconciled with the packing slip and or the purchase order prior to distribution. The receipt of goods will be coordinated by the Purchasing Team.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Purchases of goods and services on behalf of customers require the WCB staff member who initiated the purchase and a member of the Purchasing Team to verify and document receipt of goods to the claim file, coordinate returns and determine how credit will be received.</span></span></li> </ol> <p><span><span><u>Invoices</u></span></span></p> <ol start="36"> <li><span><span>Invoices must have a valid purchase order or contract billing number (unless the purchase is exempt in accordance with Point 16 above).</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Where there is labour involved in a contract for services performed on WCB premises or that of a WCB customer, prior to making payment a clearance letter must be obtained to ensure the contractor’s account is current. Where an out-of-province contractor is awarded the contract, registration with the WCB is required in accordance with POL 07/2002, Coverage Within Saskatchewan – Out of Province Employers.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Where costs exceed the maximum contract value amount, the contract signatory must obtain appropriate secondary approval before payment of invoices can be made.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>For internal purchases, Finance will annually reconcile all suppliers with aggregate payments exceeding $100,000 to the Corporate Solicitor’s active contract list. This also applies to purchases on behalf of customers, but will be reconciled by the responsible department. The lists will be forwarded to the CEO annually for review.</span></span></li> </ol> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>To define the process that governs the purchase of goods and services by Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) staff.</p> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-reference paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">Policy references</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-reference-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy reference content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Legislative Authority</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><span><span><span><a href="http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca/documents/English/Statutes/Statutes/W17-11.pdf" target="_blank"><em>The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013</em></a></span></span></span><br /> <span><span><span><span>Sections 18(1-4), 115, 131 and 132</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><em><span>The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act</span><span><span> (FOIPP)</span></span></em></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><em><span>The Public Interest Disclosure Act</span><span><span> (PIDA)</span></span></em></span></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Document History</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p>(1) June 9, 2022. Housekeeping changes to update approval amounts in Definition section.  <br /> (2) March 1, 2022. Housekeeping changes for minor updates including removal of references to secondary approval amounts.<br /> (3) March 6, 2017. Procedure review completed.<br /> (4) January 1, 2014. References updated in accordance with <span><span><span><a href="http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca/documents/English/Statutes/Statutes/W17-11.pdf" target="_blank"><em>The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013</em></a></span></span></span>.<br /> (5) PRO 50/2007, Procurement Procedure (effective January 16, 2007 to June 30, 2012; effective May 31, 2007 for claims management).<br /> (6) PRO 50/2000, Procurement Procedure (effective January 1, 2000 to January 15, 2007).<br /> (7) ADM 31/95, Procurement Policy (effective December 1, 1995 to December 31, 1999).<br /> (8) ADM 17/96, Procurement Policy (effective April 1, 1996 to December 31, 1999).</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Complements</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><a href="https://wcbsask.com/policy-and-procedure/expenses-orthoticsappliances-provision-replacement-and-repair-pol-112016" title="Expenses – Orthotics/Appliances – Provision, Replacement and Repair (POL 11/2016)">POL 11/2016 Expenses – Orthotics/Appliances – Provision, Replacement and Repair</a><br /> <a href="https://wcbsask.com/policy-and-procedure/coverage-within-saskatchewan-out-province-employers-pol-072002" title="Coverage within Saskatchewan – Out of Province Employers (POL 07/2002)">POL 07/2002 Coverage Within Saskatchewan – Out of Province Employers</a><br /> <a href="https://wcbsask.com/policy-and-procedure/vocational-rehabilitation-equipment-and-tools-pol-052004" title="Vocational Rehabilitation – Equipment and Tools (POL 05/2004)">POL 05/2004 Vocational Rehabilitation – Equipment and Tools</a><br /> <a href="https://wcbsask.com/policy-and-procedure/modifications-home-vehicle-and-work-pol-042015" title="Modifications – Home, Vehicle and Work (POL 04/2015)">POL 04/2015 Modifications – Home, Vehicle, and Work</a><br /> <a href="https://wcbsask.com/policy-and-procedure/allowance-clothing-pol-192010" title="Allowance – Clothing (POL 19/2010)">POL 19/2010 Allowance – Clothing</a><br /> <a href="https://wcbsask.com/policy-and-procedure/medication-coverage-pol-112019" title="Medication Coverage (POL 11/2019)">POL 11/2019 Medication Coverage</a><br /> <a href="https://wcbsask.com/policy-and-procedure/medication-coverage-pro-112019" title="Medication Coverage (PRO 11/2019)">PRO 11/2019 Medication Coverage</a><br /> <a href="https://wcbsask.com/policy-and-procedure/vocational-rehabilitation-self-employment-plans-pro-112014" title="Vocational Rehabilitation – Self- Employment Plans (PRO 11/2014)">PRO 11/2014 Vocational Rehabilitation – Self Employment Plans</a><br /> ADM PRO 01/2017 Code of Conduct and Ethics (WCB Staff)<br /> ADM POL 02/2000 CEO Authority for Procurement (WCB Staff)<br /> ADM PRO 03/2015 WCB Staff Business Expenses (WCB Staff)<br /> ADM PRO 04/2015 WCB Staff Motor Vehicle Travel and Expenses (WCB Staff)<br /> ADM PRO 07/2016 Disposal of Surplus Assets (WCB Staff)<br /> ADM PRO 01/2022 Secondary Approval Levels (WCB Staff)</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--attachments paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">Attachments</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-attachments field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Attachments</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--policy-reference-document-link paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <p> </p><div class="field field--name-field-document-link field--type-link field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Document link</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="">Procurement Standards and Guidelines</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Applies to all WCB staff purchasing goods and services on behalf of the WCB.<br /> <div class="field field--name-field-related-document-s- field--type-list-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Related document(s)</div> <div class="field__item">No</div> </div> Wed, 04 Nov 2020 22:06:11 +0000 kim.beaudin 2724 at https://wcbsask.com Fair Practices Office (POL 29/2016) https://wcbsask.com/policy-and-procedure/fair-practices-office-pol-292016 <span>Fair Practices Office (POL 29/2016)</span> <span><span lang="" about="https://wcbsask.com/user/1" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">kim.beaudin</span></span> <span>November 4, 2020</span> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-document-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy document type</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://wcbsask.com/taxonomy/term/564" hreflang="en">Policy</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-document-name field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Document name</div> <div class="field__item">Fair Practices Office</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-document-number field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Document number</div> <div class="field__item">POL 29/2016</div> </div> December 1, 2016 <a href="https://wcbsask.com/taxonomy/term/573" hreflang="en">General</a> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-update-feature field--type-boolean field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy update feature</div> <div class="field__item">No</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-call-to-action field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Call to action</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--policy-call-to-action paragraph--view-mode--responsive-call-to-action-images"> <div class="desktop-container three-column-grid-container"> <div class="full-width-grid-item"> <div class="cta_image_wrapper image-cover"> <figure> <img srcset="https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-sm.png 459w, 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xlink:href="#arrow-right"></use> </svg> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">BACKGROUND</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-section-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy section content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><ol> <li><span><span><span>The Fair Practices Office (FPO) was established in September 2003 with the appointment of the Fair Practices Officer. This position was created in response to recommendations by the James Dorsey Review in 2000 and the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Act Committee of Review 2001 Report.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>The establishment of the FPO is supported by Section 19(1)(a) of </span></span></span><a href="http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca/documents/English/Statutes/Statutes/W17-11.pdf" rel=" noopener" target="_blank"><span><span><span><em><span>The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013</span></em></span></span></span></a><span><span><span><em> </em>(the “Act”), which directs that the WCB shall treat workers and their dependants in a fair and reasonable manner.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>The Fair Practices Officer is appointed under Section 186 of the Act and can, in accordance with the role and mandate established by the Board, investigate and make recommendations relating to any matter pursuant to this Act, including claims or assessment matters, in which the worker, dependant or employer asserts that he or she has been aggrieved.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Section 172 of the Act directs that, subject to Sections 173 and 174, no member and no person authorized to make an inspection or inquiry pursuant to this Act shall divulge or allow to be divulged any information obtained by him or her that came to their knowledge in carrying out their duties or in exercising their powers pursuant to this Act unless:</span></span></span> <ol style="list-style: lower-alpha;"> <li><span><span><span>Required or permitted pursuant to this Act</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Authorized to do so by the board, or</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Ordered to do so by a court.</span></span></span></li> </ol> </li> <li><span><span><span>Access to information held by the FPO in accordance with Sections 25 and 186(4) of the Act is subject to the provisions of Section 172 of the Act.</span></span></span></li> </ol> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">POLICY</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-section-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy section content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><span><span><span><u>Establishment and status of the FPO</u></span></span></span></p> <ol> <li><span><span><span><span>The FPO is to function as an independent office within the WCB, to address inquiries and issues of service delivery raised by workers, dependants, employers and external service providers.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>The conduct of the FPO shall reflect the WCB Value Statements with respect to dignity, fairness, honesty and openness.</span></span></span></span></li> </ol> <p><span><span><span><u>Appointment and qualifications of the Fair Practices Officer</u></span></span></span></p> <ol start="3"> <li><span><span><span><span>The Fair Practices Officer is required to be a person of recognized knowledge, judgment, objectivity and integrity with demonstrated skills in problem solving and dispute resolution.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>The appointment and termination of the Fair Practices Officer is the responsibility of the Board Members.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>The Fair Practices Officer is an employee of the WCB and their terms and conditions of employment are consistent with the WCB’s Human Resources policies.</span></span></span></span></li> </ol> <p><span><span><span><u>Role and mandate of the FPO</u></span></span></span></p> <ol start="6"> <li><span><span><span><span>The FPO has a mandate to:</span></span></span></span> <ol style="list-style: lower-alpha;"> <li><span><span><span><span>Subject to Point 12 below, receive, investigate and resolve inquiries about unfair practices in all areas of service delivery raised by workers, dependants, employers and external service providers, and</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Identify policy matters and systemic issues arising from inquiries, inquiry trends, and make recommendations for improvements.</span></span></span></span></li> </ol> </li> <li><span><span><span><span>If upon completion of an investigation as referenced in Point 6(a) above, the Fair Practices Officer determines that an unfair practice has occurred, he or she will attempt to resolve the issue at the most appropriate administrative level of the WCB. If the Fair Practices Officer does not believe that the appropriate remedy has been implemented, he or she will raise the matter to senior management levels of the WCB, including the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Unresolved issues will be reported to the Chairperson.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Trends, policy and systemic issues identified from inquiries may be investigated by the FPO with approval of the Board. The findings and recommendations will initially be presented to senior management within the WCB, including the CEO, and then to the Chairperson.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>The FPO will decline to investigate any inquiry that does not fall within its mandate as set out in this policy. The FPO may decline to investigate an inquiry based upon considerations such as merits or timeliness. Issues that a person had knowledge of for more than one year, and did not actively pursue, will generally not be accepted by the FPO.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>The Fair Practices Officer will annually report in the WCB Annual Report, which may include statistics on the number and types of inquiries received, services rendered and inquiries resolved. The annual report may indicate FPO recommendations if not accepted by management or acted upon within a reasonable period of time.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>The Fair Practices Officer will report to the Chairperson on a quarterly basis or more frequently as requested by the Chairperson or the Fair Practices Officer.</span></span></span></span></li> </ol> <p><span><span><span><u>Authority</u></span></span></span></p> <ol start="12"> <li><span><span><span><span>In accordance with Point 1 above, the FPO has jurisdiction to investigate inquiries related to all areas of service delivery of the WCB including, but not limited to:</span></span></span></span> <ol style="list-style: lower-alpha;"> <li><span><span><span><span>Delays in adjudication, communication, referrals and payment.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Conduct of staff.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Verbal and written communications.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Implementation of appeal findings.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Revenue and employer accounts.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Benefit payments, and</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Misapplication of policy.</span></span></span></span><br />  </li> </ol> </li> <li><span><span><span><span>In conducting an investigation, the FPO will have within normal WCB working hours and with reasonable notice:</span></span></span></span> <ol style="list-style: lower-alpha;"> <li><span><span><span><span>Unfettered access to all files, documents and other materials in the possession of the WCB relating to the matter under investigation, and</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Unfettered access to all WCB employees.</span></span></span></span></li> </ol> </li> <li><span><span><span><span>An inquiry is not within the jurisdiction of the FPO if it pertains to:</span></span></span></span> <ol style="list-style: lower-alpha;"> <li><span><span><span><span>Conduct or a decision of the Board Members.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Changes to the Act or its regulations.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>An issue outside of the jurisdiction of the WCB.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>An issue in the appeal process, with respect to which the right of appeal has not been exhausted.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Any issue under appeal to the Appeals Department or Board Appeal Tribunal.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Any decision of the Appeals Department or Board Appeal Tribunal.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>An issue being handled by the Office of the Workers’ Advocate, unless the Workers’ Advocate requests that the FPO review the inquiry.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>An issue referred by WCB staff (e.g., human resource issues), and</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>An alleged illegal or fraudulent act. Allegations of this nature will be referred to the investigative unit within Internal Audit.</span></span></span></span><br />  </li> </ol> </li> <li><span><span><span><span>Notwithstanding Point 14(h) above, the FPO may investigate inquiries by WCB staff in their capacity as injured workers.</span></span></span></span></li> </ol> <p><span><span><span><u>Standards of practice</u></span></span></span></p> <ol start="16"> <li><span><span><span><span>The FPO will adhere to the following standards of practice:</span></span></span></span> <ol style="list-style: lower-alpha;"> <li><span><span><span><span>Independence:</span></span></span></span> <ol style="list-style: lower-roman;"> <li><span><span><span><span>The FPO is independent of WCB operations.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>The Fair Practices Officer reports directly to the Board Members through the WCB Chairperson.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Within its mandate, the FPO exercises sole discretion over whether or how to act regarding an individual concern.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>The Fair Practices Officer holds no other position within the WCB which may compromise independence.</span></span></span></span></li> </ol> </li> <li><span><span><span><span>Neutrality and impartiality:</span></span></span></span> <ol style="list-style: lower-roman;"> <li><span><span><span><span>The Fair Practices Officer maintains a moral duty of impartiality and the FPO cannot act as an individual’s advocate or representative.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>The FPO treats all parties to an inquiry with dignity and respect and approaches issues with an open mind. The FPO has a responsibility to consider the legitimate concerns and interests of all individuals affected by the matter under consideration.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>The Fair Practices Officer conducts investigations and makes recommendations for any remedial or corrective actions based on the findings of the investigation.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>The FPO helps develop a range of responsible options to resolve problems and facilitates discussion to identify the best options.</span></span></span></span></li> </ol> </li> <li><span><span><span><span>Confidentiality:</span></span></span></span> <ol style="list-style: lower-roman;"> <li><span><span><span><span>Any person seeking the assistance of the Fair Practices Officer may request confidentiality with respect to that inquiry. If such a request is made, no information related to that inquiry will be disclosed unless the person subsequently gives permission to do so, or if there appears to be imminent risk of serious harm, or if there appears to be no other reasonable option, as determined by the Fair Practices Officer. However, any person requesting such confidentiality will be advised that such a request may prevent communication of key information about their inquiry to appropriate areas of the WCB and limit the ability of the FPO to resolve their issue. They will also be advised that all records of the Fair Practice Office are accessible under the provisions of <em>The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.</em></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Unless the person making the inquiry has requested confidentiality, the FPO will enter all information relevant to that inquiry on the appropriate WCB claim or employer file. The FPO will maintain a separate database for those inquiries on which confidentially has been requested, which will only be accessible by staff of the FPO. Any information already contained in that database at the effective date of this policy will be maintained as if the person making those inquiries has requested confidentiality.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>Access to information held by the FPO in accordance with Sections 25 and 186(4) of the Act is subject to Section 172 of the Act.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>The FPO prepares any data or reports in a manner that protects all requested confidentiality and safeguards the identity of the individuals who made such requests. All records maintained by the FPO for the purpose of receiving, investigating, and resolving inquiries upon which requests for confidentiality have been made, will be kept in secure storage which prevents access or inspection by any other person, subject to disclosure required by <em>The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, </em>or this policy.</span></span></span></span></li> </ol> </li> <li><span><span><span><span>Informality and other standards:</span></span></span></span> <ol> <li><span><span><span><span>The FPO acts in an informal manner by such means as listening, providing and receiving information, identifying and reframing issues and developing a range of reasonable options to resolve the problem.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Where the FPO has made a recommendation, that recommendation is not binding and the office has no authority to make binding decisions.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>The FPO does not replace existing appeal procedures within the WCB and the FPO has no authority where a matter has entered the appeal process (i.e. Appeals Department, Assessment Committee and Board Members).</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>The FPO identifies trends, issues, and concerns about WCB policies and procedures arising from inquiries, including potential future issues and concerns and provides recommendations for responsibly addressing them.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>The Fair Practices Officer keeps professionally current by pursuing continuing education and relevant training and provides opportunities for FPO staff to pursue professional training.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>The Fair Practices Officer adheres to the Saskatchewan WCB Code of Conduct and Ethics and other WCB administrative policies.</span></span></span></li> </ol> </li> </ol> </li> </ol> <p><span><span><u>Administration</u></span></span><br />  </p> <ol start="17"> <li><span><span><span>The Board Members approve the budget of the FPO with input from the Fair Practices Officer.</span></span></span><br />  </li> <li><span><span><span>The Fair Practices Officer will manage the operating budget and will hire and manage the staff of the FPO. To facilitate the management of the FPO and its arm’s length relation to operating areas and management of WCB, the Fair Practices Officer is authorized to execute agreements with third parties on behalf of the FPO and pay expenses in connection with the ongoing operations of the FPO, provided that the expenditures are within the approved budget of the FPO and generally follow the principles of WCB administrative policies.</span></span></span><br />  </li> <li><span><span><span>The Board Members may request that periodic independent reviews be conducted to evaluate the position of the Fair Practices Officer and or the operations of the FPO.</span></span></span></li> <li><span lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US"><span>Internal Audit may from time to time audit the FPO.</span></span></li> </ol> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>To establish the mandate for the WCB Fair Practices Office.</p> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-reference paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">Policy references</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-reference-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy reference content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Legislative Authority</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><a href="http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca/documents/English/Statutes/Statutes/W17-11.pdf" rel=" noopener" target="_blank"><span><span><span><em><span>The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013</span></em></span></span></span></a><br /> <span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA"><span>Sections 19, 24, 25, 172, 173, 174, 180, 186</span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Document History</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p>(1) POL 14/2013, Fair Practices Office (effective January 1, 2014 to November 30, 2016).<br /> (2) POL 15/2010, Fair Practices Office (effective June 1, 2010 to December 31, 2013).<br /> (3) POL 05/2009, Fair Practices Office (effective September 17, 2009 to May 31, 2010).<br /> (4) September 2003, Fair Practices Office established with the appointment of a Fair Practices Officer. Initial responsibilities outlined in “Mandate and Role, Fair Practices Office”.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Complements</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><a href="https://wcbsask.com/policy-and-procedure/appeals-board-appeal-tribunal-pol-222013" title="Appeals – Board Appeal Tribunal (POL 22/2013)">POL 22/2013 Appeals – Board Appeal Tribunal</a><br /> <a href="https://wcbsask.com/policy-and-procedure/appeals-claims-pol-212013" title="Appeals – Claims (POL 21/2013)">POL 21/2013 Appeals – Claims</a><br /> <a href="https://wcbsask.com/policy-and-procedure/appeals-employer-accounts-pol-202013" title="Appeals – Employer Accounts (POL 20/2013)">POL 20/2013 Appeals – Employer Accounts</a><br /> ADM PRO 05/2016 Staff Safety – Workplace (WCB Staff)<br /> ADM PRO 01/2017 Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct (WCB Staff)<br /> ADM PRO 06/2013 Employee Indemnity (WCB Staff)</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Applies to workers, employers and external service providers who raise issues regarding service deliver on and after the effective date. <div class="field field--name-field-related-document-s- field--type-list-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Related document(s)</div> <div class="field__item">No</div> </div> Wed, 04 Nov 2020 22:06:01 +0000 kim.beaudin 2529 at https://wcbsask.com Extrication Services (PRO 16/2014) https://wcbsask.com/policy-and-procedure/extrication-services-pro-162014 <span>Extrication Services (PRO 16/2014)</span> <span><span lang="" about="https://wcbsask.com/user/1" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">kim.beaudin</span></span> <span>November 4, 2020</span> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-document-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy document type</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://wcbsask.com/taxonomy/term/567" hreflang="en">Procedure</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-document-name field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Document name</div> <div class="field__item">Extrication Services</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-document-number field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Document number</div> <div class="field__item">PRO 16/2014</div> </div> December 1, 2014 <a href="https://wcbsask.com/taxonomy/term/573" hreflang="en">General</a> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-update-feature field--type-boolean field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy update feature</div> <div class="field__item">No</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-call-to-action field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Call to action</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--policy-call-to-action paragraph--view-mode--responsive-call-to-action-images"> <div class="desktop-container three-column-grid-container"> <div class="full-width-grid-item"> <div class="cta_image_wrapper image-cover"> <figure> <img srcset="https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-sm.png 459w, https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-md.png 805w, https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-lg.png 1200w" src="https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-sm.png" alt="Two people signing documents" sizes="(min-width: 1199px) 25vw, 100vw" /> <figcaption>Two people signing documents</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="cta_text_wrap"> <div class="container"> <div class="cta_text"> <h3>Looking for the full policy manual?</h3> <div class="layout-content yellow"> <p>Click here to download the WCB’s current Policy and Procedure Manual.</p> <a href="https://wcbsask.com/documents/policy-and-procedure-manual" class="btn"> <span> <div class="field field--name-field-call-to-action-button field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Call to action button</div> <div class="field__item">Download full manual</div> </div> <svg viewbox="0 0 24 24" class="arrow-right"> <use xlink:href="#arrow-right"></use> </svg> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">BACKGROUND</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-section-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy section content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><span><span>The Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) has approved POL 16/2014, Extrication Services.</span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">PROCEDURE</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-section-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy section content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><ol> <li><span><span><span>Operations staff will review billings for extrication. Billings that meet the requirements of POL 16/2014 will be approved.</span></span></span><br />  </li> <li><span><span><span>Payments will be charged to expense code M37.</span></span></span></li> </ol></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>To provide payment for extrication services.</p> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-reference paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">Policy references</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-reference-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy reference content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Legislative Authority</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><span><span><span><a href="http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca/documents/English/Statutes/Statutes/W17-11.pdf" target="_blank"><em>The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013</em></a></span></span></span><br /> <span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA"><span>Sections 115(j)</span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Document History</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><span><span><span><span><span>(1) POL and PRO 08/2008, Extrication Services (effective July 1, 2008 to November 30, 2014).</span></span></span></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Complements</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><a href="https://wcbsask.com/policy-and-procedure/extrication-services-pol-162014" title="Extrication Services (POL 16/2014)">POL 16/2014 Extrication Services</a></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> All claims where the WCB is billed for extrication services. <div class="field field--name-field-related-document-s- field--type-list-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Related document(s)</div> <div class="field__item">No</div> </div> Wed, 04 Nov 2020 22:06:01 +0000 kim.beaudin 2520 at https://wcbsask.com Extrication Services (POL 16/2014) https://wcbsask.com/policy-and-procedure/extrication-services-pol-162014 <span>Extrication Services (POL 16/2014)</span> <span><span lang="" about="https://wcbsask.com/user/1" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">kim.beaudin</span></span> <span>November 4, 2020</span> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-document-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy document type</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://wcbsask.com/taxonomy/term/564" hreflang="en">Policy</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-document-name field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Document name</div> <div class="field__item">Extrication Services</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-document-number field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Document number</div> <div class="field__item">POL 16/2014</div> </div> December 1, 2014 <a href="https://wcbsask.com/taxonomy/term/573" hreflang="en">General</a> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-update-feature field--type-boolean field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy update feature</div> <div class="field__item">No</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-call-to-action field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Call to action</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--policy-call-to-action paragraph--view-mode--responsive-call-to-action-images"> <div class="desktop-container three-column-grid-container"> <div class="full-width-grid-item"> <div class="cta_image_wrapper image-cover"> <figure> <img srcset="https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-sm.png 459w, https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-md.png 805w, https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-lg.png 1200w" src="https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-sm.png" alt="Two people signing documents" sizes="(min-width: 1199px) 25vw, 100vw" /> <figcaption>Two people signing documents</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="cta_text_wrap"> <div class="container"> <div class="cta_text"> <h3>Looking for the full policy manual?</h3> <div class="layout-content yellow"> <p>Click here to download the WCB’s current Policy and Procedure Manual.</p> <a href="https://wcbsask.com/documents/policy-and-procedure-manual" class="btn"> <span> <div class="field field--name-field-call-to-action-button field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Call to action button</div> <div class="field__item">Download full manual</div> </div> <svg viewbox="0 0 24 24" class="arrow-right"> <use xlink:href="#arrow-right"></use> </svg> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">DEFINITION</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-section-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy section content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><span><span><strong>Extrication</strong>, for the purpose of this policy, means the removal of an injured worker from a situation that would prevent the worker from receiving medical aid. For example, the removal of a worker trapped in a damaged vehicle or a collapsed building.</span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">BACKGROUND</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-section-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy section content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><span><span>The Worker’s Compensation Board (WCB) may use its fund for any purposes to carry out the intent of <span><a href="http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca/documents/English/Statutes/Statutes/W17-11.pdf" target="_blank"><em>The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013</em></a> </span>(Section 115(j)).</span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">POLICY</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-section-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy section content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><ol> <li><span><span><span><span>Extrication may be required when rescuing a worker who is injured in the course of employment.</span></span></span></span></li> </ol> <p><span><span><span><u>Extrication from a Licensed Vehicle</u></span></span></span></p> <ol start="2"> <li><span><span><span><span>Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) will be the first payor in all instances involving a licensed vehicle. The WCB will reimburse SGI for extrication services involving an injured worker.</span></span></span></span></li> </ol> <p><span><span><span><u>Extrication – Other</u></span></span></span></p> <ol start="3"> <li><span><span><span><span>Where a third party, other than SGI, directly pays for extrication services, the third party may apply to the WCB for reimbursement. The WCB will reimburse the third party for the lesser of the actual costs or $1,000.</span></span></span></span></li> </ol> <p><span><span><span><u>Reimbursable Costs</u></span></span></span></p> <ol start="4"> <li><span><span><span><span>The WCB will cover the costs for:</span></span></span></span> <ol style="list-style: lower-alpha;"> <li><span><span><span><span>The Jaws of Life.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>A crane.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span>A tow truck, or</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span>Any other means of extrication considered acceptable by the WCB.</span></span></span></span></span></li> </ol> </li> </ol> <p><span><span><span><span><span><u>Non-Reimbursable Costs</u></span></span></span></span></span></p> <ol start="5"> <li><span><span><span><span>The WCB will not cover the costs for:</span></span></span></span> <ol style="list-style: lower-alpha;"> <li><span><span><span><span>Firefighting.</span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Traffic control.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Cleaning of roads.</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Medical aid provided by first responders, or</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>The wages of staff assisting at an incident.</span></span></span></li> </ol> </li> </ol> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>To provide payment for extrication services.</p> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-reference paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">Policy references</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-reference-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy reference content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Legislative Authority</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><span><span><span><a href="http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca/documents/English/Statutes/Statutes/W17-11.pdf" target="_blank"><em>The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013</em></a></span></span></span><br /> <span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA"><span>Sections 115(j)</span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Document History</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><span><span><span><span><span>(1) POL and PRO 08/2008, Extrication Services (effective July 1, 2008 to November 30, 2014).</span></span></span></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Complements</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><a href="https://wcbsask.com/policy-and-procedure/extrication-services-pro-162014" title="Extrication Services (PRO 16/2014)">PRO 16/2014 Extrication Services</a></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> All claims where the WCB is billed for extrication services. <div class="field field--name-field-related-document-s- field--type-list-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Related document(s)</div> <div class="field__item">No</div> </div> Wed, 04 Nov 2020 22:06:01 +0000 kim.beaudin 2517 at https://wcbsask.com Determination of a Worker’s Right to Bring Action (PRO 01/2013) https://wcbsask.com/policy-and-procedure/determination-workers-right-bring-action-pro-012013 <span>Determination of a Worker’s Right to Bring Action (PRO 01/2013)</span> <span><span lang="" about="https://wcbsask.com/user/1" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">kim.beaudin</span></span> <span>November 4, 2020</span> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-document-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy document type</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://wcbsask.com/taxonomy/term/567" hreflang="en">Procedure</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-document-name field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Document name</div> <div class="field__item">Determination of a Worker’s Right to Bring Action</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-document-number field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Document number</div> <div class="field__item">PRO 01/2013</div> </div> February 1, 2013 <a href="https://wcbsask.com/taxonomy/term/573" hreflang="en">General</a> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-update-feature field--type-boolean field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy update feature</div> <div class="field__item">No</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-call-to-action field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Call to action</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--policy-call-to-action paragraph--view-mode--responsive-call-to-action-images"> <div class="desktop-container three-column-grid-container"> <div class="full-width-grid-item"> <div class="cta_image_wrapper image-cover"> <figure> <img srcset="https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-sm.png 459w, https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-md.png 805w, https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-lg.png 1200w" src="https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-sm.png" alt="Two people signing documents" sizes="(min-width: 1199px) 25vw, 100vw" /> <figcaption>Two people signing documents</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="cta_text_wrap"> <div class="container"> <div class="cta_text"> <h3>Looking for the full policy manual?</h3> <div class="layout-content yellow"> <p>Click here to download the WCB’s current Policy and Procedure Manual.</p> <a href="https://wcbsask.com/documents/policy-and-procedure-manual" class="btn"> <span> <div class="field field--name-field-call-to-action-button field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Call to action button</div> <div class="field__item">Download full manual</div> </div> <svg viewbox="0 0 24 24" class="arrow-right"> <use xlink:href="#arrow-right"></use> </svg> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">BACKGROUND</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-section-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy section content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><span><span><span>POL 01/2013, Determination of a Worker’s Right to Bring Action, establishes the Board Members’ exclusive responsibility in determining applications for right of action under Section 169 of <a href="http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca/documents/English/Statutes/Statutes/W17-11.pdf" target="_blank"><em>The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013</em></a> (the “Act”). </span></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">PROCEDURE</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-section-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy section content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><ol> <li><span><span>As per POL 13/2014, Third Party Actions, Operations staff and the Subrogation Administrator will attempt to identify claims where a worker has a right of action against a third party. Where the possibility of an action is raised, Operations staff will consider the issue and advise the claimant if they feel, in their opinion, the facts available are likely to provide the basis for an action. </span></span></li> <li><span><span>Where there is a dispute on whether a right of action exists, any party to an action may request a ruling on whether the action is barred by the Act. It is not necessary for a compensation claim to have been initiated for a ruling to be made under Section 169.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>All inquiries concerning a Section 169 ruling should be forwarded to the Board Services department.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>On straight forward matters, Board Services may contact the party making the inquiry and inform them of WCB practice and previous rulings in similar cases. This may allow the party to avoid the necessity of a full Section 169 ruling. The advice provided by Board Services will not remove the party’s right to request a ruling and is not intended to suggest the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) has prejudged the case.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>An application for a Section 169 ruling must be in writing and no application will be considered unless an action has been commenced. It is necessary for the WCB to have all the details of the grounds for the action in order to make a ruling.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>On receipt of an application, Board Services will contact all parties requesting their submissions. Board Services will ensure the parties are provided copies of all the submissions and are given the opportunity to submit rebuttal arguments. Appropriate timeframes for submissions will be established.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Any party to the action may request an in person hearing and any such request will be considered by the Board Members.</span></span></li> <li><span><span>The Board Members will make their ruling once:</span></span> <ol style="list-style: lower-alpha;"> <li><span><span>all submissions are received; and</span></span></li> <li><span><span>if indicated, an in person hearing has occurred.</span></span> <p>Each party to the application will receive an original signed decision.</p> </li> </ol> </li> </ol> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>To establish guidelines for determining if a right of action exists.</p> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-reference paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">Policy references</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-reference-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy reference content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Legislative Authority</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><span><span><span><a href="http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca/documents/English/Statutes/Statutes/W17-11.pdf" target="_blank"><em>The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013</em></a></span></span></span><br /> <span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA"><span>Sections 43, 167, 168, 169</span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Document History</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p>(1) POL 26/95, Determination of a Worker’s Right to Bring Action (effective January 1, 1996 to January 31, 2013).<br /> (2) POL 50/82, Determination of a Worker’s Right to Bring Action (effective December 7, 1982 to December 31, 1995).</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Complements</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><a href="https://wcbsask.com/policy-and-procedure/determination-workers-right-bring-action-pol-012013" title="Determination of a Worker’s Right to Bring Action (POL 01/2013)">POL 01/2013 Determination of a Worker’s Right to Bring Action</a><br /> <a href="https://wcbsask.com/policy-and-procedure/third-party-actions-pol-132014" title="Third Party Actions (POL 13/2014)">POL 13/2014 Third Party Actions</a><br /> <a href="https://wcbsask.com/node/1527" title="Third Party Actions (PRO 13/2014)">PRO 13/2014 Third Party Actions</a></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Applies to all applicants desiring to bring an action. <div class="field field--name-field-related-document-s- field--type-list-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Related document(s)</div> <div class="field__item">No</div> </div> Wed, 04 Nov 2020 22:05:57 +0000 kim.beaudin 2457 at https://wcbsask.com Determination of a Worker’s Right to Bring Action (POL 01/2013) https://wcbsask.com/policy-and-procedure/determination-workers-right-bring-action-pol-012013 <span>Determination of a Worker’s Right to Bring Action (POL 01/2013)</span> <span><span lang="" about="https://wcbsask.com/user/1" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">kim.beaudin</span></span> <span>November 4, 2020</span> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-document-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy document type</div> <div class="field__item"><a href="https://wcbsask.com/taxonomy/term/564" hreflang="en">Policy</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-document-name field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Document name</div> <div class="field__item">Determination of a Worker’s Right to Bring Action</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-document-number field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Document number</div> <div class="field__item">POL 01/2013</div> </div> February 1, 2013 <a href="https://wcbsask.com/taxonomy/term/573" hreflang="en">General</a> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-update-feature field--type-boolean field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy update feature</div> <div class="field__item">No</div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-call-to-action field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Call to action</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--policy-call-to-action paragraph--view-mode--responsive-call-to-action-images"> <div class="desktop-container three-column-grid-container"> <div class="full-width-grid-item"> <div class="cta_image_wrapper image-cover"> <figure> <img srcset="https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-sm.png 459w, https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-md.png 805w, https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-lg.png 1200w" src="https://wcbsask.com/themes/SASKWCB/images/CTA-default-img-sm.png" alt="Two people signing documents" sizes="(min-width: 1199px) 25vw, 100vw" /> <figcaption>Two people signing documents</figcaption> </figure> </div> <div class="cta_text_wrap"> <div class="container"> <div class="cta_text"> <h3>Looking for the full policy manual?</h3> <div class="layout-content yellow"> <p>Click here to download the WCB’s current Policy and Procedure Manual.</p> <a href="https://wcbsask.com/documents/policy-and-procedure-manual" class="btn"> <span> <div class="field field--name-field-call-to-action-button field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Call to action button</div> <div class="field__item">Download full manual</div> </div> <svg viewbox="0 0 24 24" class="arrow-right"> <use xlink:href="#arrow-right"></use> </svg> </span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">DEFINITION</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-section-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy section content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><strong>Action</strong> means any civil claim against another party which may include grievances and matters that may be examined before other tribunals.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">BACKGROUND</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-section-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy section content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><ol> <li>Section 43 of <span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca/documents/English/Statutes/Statutes/W17-11.pdf" target="_blank"><i>The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013</i></a></span></span></span> (the “Act”) states “no employer and no worker or worker’s dependant has a right of action against an employer or a worker with respect to an injury to a worker arising out of and in the course of the worker’s employment.”</li> <li>Under Section 169(1) of the Act states “any party to an action may apply to the board for adjudication and determination of the question of: <ol style="list-style: lower-alpha;"> <li>the plaintiff’s right to compensation pursuant to this Act; or</li> <li>whether the action is barred by this Act.”</li> </ol> </li> <li>Section 169(2) of the Act adds that “the board’s adjudication and determination pursuant to this section is final and conclusive.</li> </ol> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-section paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">POLICY</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-section-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy section content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><ol> <li>The Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) will identify third party actions in accordance with POL 13/2014, Third Party Actions. This will usually involve the Operations staff and Subrogation Administrator determining whether a right of action exists. This determination does not constitute a ruling under Section 169 of the Act.</li> <li>A party to an action may dispute whether the right to the action is removed by the provisions of the Act. To resolve the dispute, the party must make application for a ruling under Section 169 of the Act.</li> <li>All applications under Section 169 shall be received and developed by the Board Services department. All rulings will be made by the Board Appeal Tribunal.</li> </ol></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>To establish guidelines for determining if a right of action exists.</p> <div class="paragraph policy_page_background_wrap paragraph--type--policy-reference paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="policy_page_background"> <h2 class="h3">Policy references</h2> <div class="field field--name-field-policy-reference-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Policy reference content</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Legislative Authority</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><span><span><span><a href="http://www.qp.gov.sk.ca/documents/English/Statutes/Statutes/W17-11.pdf" target="_blank"><em>The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013</em></a></span></span></span><br /> <span lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA" xml:lang="EN-CA"><span>Sections 43, 167, 168, 169</span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Document History</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p>(1)    <span><span>September 1, 2023. Changed the reference in the policy from Board Members to the Board Appeal Tribunal. </span></span><br /> (2)    January 6, 2015. Policy and procedure review completed.<br /> (3)    POL 26/95, Determination of a Worker’s Right to Bring Action (effective January 1, 1996 to January 31, 2013).<br /> (4)    POL 50/82, Determination of a Worker’s Right to Bring Action (effective December 7, 1982 to December 31, 1995).</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-heading paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <h4> <div class="field field--name-field-section-heading field--type-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section heading</div> <h3 class="section_heading">Complements</h3> </div> </h4> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field__item"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--section-detail-points paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="layout-content"> <div class="field field--name-field-section-detail-points field--type-text-long field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Section detail</div> <div class="field__item"><p><a href="https://wcbsask.com/policy-and-procedure/determination-workers-right-bring-action-pro-012013" title="Determination of a Worker’s Right to Bring Action (PRO 01/2013)">PRO 01/2013 Determination of a Worker’s Right to Bring Action</a><br /> <a href="https://wcbsask.com/policy-and-procedure/third-party-actions-pol-132014" title="Third Party Actions (POL 13/2014)">POL 13/2014 Third Party Actions</a><br /> <a href="https://wcbsask.com/node/1527" title="Third Party Actions (PRO 13/2014)">PRO 13/2014 Third Party Actions</a></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Applies to all applicants desiring to bring an action. <div class="field field--name-field-related-document-s- field--type-list-string field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field__label visually-hidden">Related document(s)</div> <div class="field__item">No</div> </div> Wed, 04 Nov 2020 22:05:56 +0000 kim.beaudin 2454 at https://wcbsask.com