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The Appeals Tribunal, under the legislative authority of the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission Act, the Workers’ Compensation Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, is mandated to hear appeals. At arm’s length from WorkSafeNB, the Appeals Tribunal is a quasi-judicial administrative tribunal, which respects the rules of natural justice. If workers, their dependants or employers are dissatisfied with a decision made by WorkSafeNB, they can appeal it through the Appeals Tribunal.
The Appeals Tribunal's primary responsibility is to provide timely, fair, consistent and impartial decisions when resolving appeals of decisions rendered by WorkSafeNB.
The Appeals Tribunal consists of the following:
-Chairperson: Reports to the board of directors on the administrative operation of the Appeals Tribunal, and chairs appeal hearings.
-Vice-chairpersons: We have a number of part-time vice-chairpersons who chair appeal hearings.
-Appeal Panel members: Representatives of workers or employers throughout the province, are appointed by the board of directors. We have 20 members who serve on a part-time basis.
In support of the Appeals Tribunal's activities, a number of staff work to schedule hearings, prepare the necessary documentation and ensure decisions are sent to all parties concerned.
Is there a time limit for appeals?
Any decision made on or after June 1, 2001 must be appealed within one year of the decision date. The limitation period of one year may be extended by the Appeals Tribunal.
Decisions made before June 1, 2001 will continue to have no time limit.
Any decision by the Chief Compliance Officer under the OHS Act must be appealed within seven days.
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