When should I contact a Workers’ Advisor or Advocate?

You should contact a Workers’ Advisor or Advocate if and when:

  • you have questions about your compensation claim(s) and want advice and assistance with your rights and responsibilities as an injured worker; and
  • you receive a written decision from your compensation board or commission about a claim and you disagree with it and want advice and assistance on a potential appeal.
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The Canadian Association of Workers' Advisors and Advocates (CAWAA) was founded in the year 2000. Advisors and Advocates identified the need to bridge a communication gap among provincial and territorial Workers' Advisor/Advocate programs.

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CAWAA's mission is to share information and best practices across jurisdictions and explore emerging compensation issues relevant to workers while respecting its member’s distinct Workers' Compensation mandates.

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