Workers Compensation — Canada — Northwest Territories law | Esheria

Workers Compensation

This part defines key terms used in the Workers’ Compensation Act, including worker, employer, compensation, disability, impairment, and medical aid.

Jurisdiction
Canada — Northwest Territories
Instrument
Act or statute
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
en
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About this statute

This part defines key terms used in the Workers’ Compensation Act, including worker, employer, compensation, disability, impairment, and medical aid. Workers and employers in the Northwest Territories are covered by this compensation scheme, workers can claim compensation for work-related injury or disease, and claims and reports must be made within set deadlines. This part sets out how the Commission handles claims, medical aid, disability compensation, death benefits, and related worker obligations. This part sets rules for worker compensation calculations, employer payroll reporting and assessments, and the Commission’s administration of the fund. This provision sets out how the Governance Council is appointed and run, gives it powers over the Commission, and creates review and reporting rules.

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