Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority Collective Agreement 2024-2026

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Article 18: Workers' Compensation

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    1. An Employee who is incapacitated and unable to work as a result of an accident sustained while on duty in the service of the Employer within the meaning of the Worker’s Compensation Act shall apply for Worker’s Compensation benefits.
    2. An Employee in receipt of such benefits shall keep the Employer informed regarding the status of their WCB claim and shall provide any medical or claim information that may be required by the Employer.  
    3. An Employee in receipt of Worker’s Compensation Benefits shall be deemed to be on a leave of absence without pay.
    4. An Employee in receipt of Worker’s Compensation Benefits shall, so long as employment continues:
      1. continue on health benefits on the condition that the Employee prepay the Employee portion of the benefits premiums; and
      2. the first six (6) months of such WCB absence will accrue towards the salary increment, but not after 6 months.