You can appeal two categories of WorkSafeBC decisions directly to WCAT without first requesting a review by the Review Division.
You can appeal a WorkSafeBC discriminatory action decision to us that involves, for example, being unfairly treated for reporting dangerous or unsafe conditions regarding your workplace. Please read sections 150 to 153 of the Workers Compensation Act for details.
You can appeal a WorkSafeBC decision to us that involves an application to reopen a claim under section 96(2) of the Workers Compensation Act because, for example, there is an important change in a worker's medical condition.
You need to ensure that we receive your appeal within 90 days of the date of the WorkSafeBC decision.
Note: We cannot decide any issue or question that was not contained in the WorkSafeBC decision. If you want a decision on something new, you must ask WorkSafeBC for it.
You have 90 days to appeal a WorkSafeBC decision to us.
You can start your appeal in one of these three ways:
If you have a copy of the WorkSafeBC decision available, please include it with your Notice of Appeal form or letter.