Can I sue my employer?

Generally no — no-fault benefits replace that right in covered workplaces.

Request a WCB decision review first, then appeal to the Appeals Commission if unresolved.

Is free help available?

Yes — Alberta's Office of the Appeals Advisor assists workers at no cost.

WCB-Alberta — Workplace Injury Claims & Appeals

WCB-Alberta

WCB-Alberta administers workplace injury compensation in the province, with no-fault benefits replacing the right to sue an employer for a work injury. Disputing a decision runs first through WCB's own decision review process and then to the Appeals Commission for Alberta Workers' Compensation — in that order.

What it does

Decides entitlement to workplace injury and occupational disease benefits
Pays wage replacement, medical and permanent impairment benefits
Oversees return-to-work and modified duties
Reviews its own decisions on request

Matters it hears

Initial entitlement denials
Occupational disease and repetitive strain claims
Permanent clinical impairment assessments
Psychological injury claims

Appeals & review

Appeals generally go to Appeals Commission for Alberta Workers' Compensation.

Request a WCB decision review within the deadline on the decision, then appeal to the Appeals Commission. The internal review is a prerequisite.

Appeal and review deadlines are short and strictly applied. Treat the decision date as the start of a clock.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sue my employer?: Generally no — no-fault benefits replace that right in covered workplaces.
How do I appeal?: Request a WCB decision review first, then appeal to the Appeals Commission if unresolved.
Is free help available?: Yes — Alberta's Office of the Appeals Advisor assists workers at no cost.

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