The death and injury of workers is a tragedy not just for the families of the deceased workers, but for all Saskatchewan residents, Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan said. The best way we can honour those who have lost their lives from workplace injuries or illness is to take responsibility for health and safety in the workplace to ensure that all workers go home safe at the end of the day. We offer our condolences to those who have been impacted by the loss of a family member, colleague or friend, Saskatchewan Workers Compensation Board (WCB) Chairperson Gord Dobrowolsky said. This is a day for all of us to recommit ourselves to Mission: Zero and to preventing workplace fatalities, injuries, and illnesses.
New York Launches Injured Workers Legal Assistance Project to Assist with Comp Claims April 26, 2021
The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board has launched its first-ever legal assistance project to help injured workers obtain medical treatment, the Injured Workers Legal Assistance Project (IWLAP).
Now, injured workers can complete an online form maintained by the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) to directly request a match to a NYSBA member attorney who will represent workers pro bono in certain workers’ compensation claims. The form, hosted by NYSBA along with resources and information for attorneys interested in volunteering with NYSBA, is available at the Workers’ Compensation Injured Workers Legal Assistance Pro Bono Project webpage.
The week ahead: April 19, 2021
Chauvin trial closing arguments, a stabbing suspect in court and National Drug Take Back Day. Here s a look at the week ahead. Author: Rachel Wingrat Updated: 5:38 AM EDT April 19, 2021
MAINE, USA Here are some stories to watch this week.
Monday, April 19
Closing arguments in the trial of Derek Chauvin begin Monday. They will likely last about two hours. After that, jurors will start deliberating. It could take them minutes or days to reach a decision. Chauvin is facing three charges in connection with the death of George Floyd: second-degree unintentional felony murder, third-degree depraved mind murder, and second-degree manslaughter. You can watch live on our website or mobile app.
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Dr. Joti Samra helped the province create its new virtual psychological health and safety resource centre. Submitted photo.
WorkSafe Saskatchewan is hoping that a newly released suite of tools will help businesses better care for the psychological needs of their workers.
On Wednesday WorkSafe Saskatchewan launched an online psychological resource centre for employers and workers. The goal of the resource is to equip managers and supervisors with the tools they need to develop psychologically healthy and safe workplaces.
The resource centre was created and launched in partnership with Dr. Joti Samra, a national expert on issues relating to psychological health, wellness and resilience who has contributed significantly to the development of Canada’s world-first national standards for psychological health and safety in the workplace. Dr. Samra is also the CEO and founder of MyWorkplaceHealth, a full-suite national workplace consulting firm as well as the