Public consultations concerning Newfoundland and Labrador’s workers’ compensation system continue next week. The following individuals have confirmed to present to the Statutory Review Committee during the week of October 5:
October 6: (private in-person)
- Vaughn Hammond – Director of Provincial Affairs, Canadian Federation of Independent Business
- Laurie Young – Lead Disability Manager, Dallas Mercer Consulting
- Richard Alexander – Executive Director at Newfoundland and Labrador Employers’ Council
October 7: (private in-person)
- Vina Gould – Labour Relation Specialist, Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public and Private Employees (rescheduled from September 30)
- Private Citizen
- Private Citizen
October 7: (videoconference)
- Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Association/St. John’s Fire Fighters Association
A statutory review of Newfoundland and Labrador’s workers’ compensation system began earlier this year, with the consultation process open to workers, employers, key stakeholder organizations and the general public. The review provides a valuable opportunity to focus attention on workers’ compensation matters, with the objective of improving the overall system for both workers and employers.
The Statutory Review Committee’s consultation sessions began September 28 and will conclude October 15. In-person sessions will be held in St. John’s, while video and teleconference will be available province-wide. As these sessions will be closed to the general public due to COVID-19 restrictions, a list of presenters and their presentations will be posted on www.engageNL.ca after all sessions have concluded, with presenters’ consent.
All in-person consultation sessions will be held in accordance with current public health guidelines as established by the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
For full details on the consultation process and to obtain a copy of the discussion paper please visit www.engageNL.ca, or contact info@2019srwcs.ca or 709-729-6381.
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