The Alberta Appeals Commission for Worker’s Compensation is a tribunal that hears appeals from decisions made by the Worker’s Compensation Board (WCB). In Alberta the scheme for worker’s compensation is governed by the terms of the Worker’s Compensation Act RSA c. W- 15 and WCB policies that amplify … [Read more...]
Bench Press 37-5: Give It Up!
A Calgary man, unhappy with the decision a Court of Queen’s Bench justice made in his family law case, didn’t appeal the decision. Instead, representing himself, he sued the judge, citing malicious misuse of process and malfeasance in public office. He relied on a New Zealand decision, which allowed … [Read more...]