Nova Scotia's new "Duty to Cooperate" legislation takes effect July 15, 2025, fundamentally changing the requirements to manage workplace injuries. While WCB has explained WHAT is required in their new Policy this practical 90-minute session focuses on HOW to implement these requirements effectively in your workplace.
Key Topics
New Legal Requirements: Understanding what the Duty to Cooperate means including the difference between ESRTW and re-employment obligations
Documentation & Processes: Essential tools to demonstrate compliance (plans, functional information, communication protocols)
Practical Implementation: Suitable and available work, transitional duties, and accommodation strategies specific to care environments
Managing Difficult Cases: Solutions for complex recovery scenarios or non-cooperation
Establishing Due Diligence: Building a defensible approach to workplace accommodations
Composition of the RTW Team: Understanding who should be involved in the return-to-work process.
Access to Functional Information: How to properly obtain, share, and use functional abilities information while respecting privacy concerns and avoiding diagnostic details
Worker Obligations: Clear explanations of workers' responsibilities under the duty to cooperate including communication requirements, participation in ESRTW planning, and consequences of non-compliance
Penalties: Understanding how WCB determines non-cooperation and the financial implications for both employers and workers who fail to meet their obligations
Definitions of Suitable Work: Practical guidelines for identifying appropriate work that meets the three key criteria: work the worker has skills to perform, is medically able to perform, and doesn't pose health or safety risks
Group Size Requirements: Minimum of 15 participants
Upon completing your registration, you’ll receive a meeting invitation to the webinar within the next 5 days
Nova Scotia's new "Duty to Cooperate" legislation takes effect July 15, 2025, fundamentally changing the requirements to manage workplace injuries. While WCB has explained WHAT is required in their new Policy this practical 90-minute session focuses on HOW to implement these requirements effectively in your workplace.
Key Topics
New Legal Requirements: Understanding what the Duty to Cooperate means including the difference between ESRTW and re-employment obligations
Documentation & Processes: Essential tools to demonstrate compliance (plans, functional information, communication protocols)
Practical Implementation: Suitable and available work, transitional duties, and accommodation strategies specific to care environments
Managing Difficult Cases: Solutions for complex recovery scenarios or non-cooperation
Establishing Due Diligence: Building a defensible approach to workplace accommodations
Composition of the RTW Team: Understanding who should be involved in the return-to-work process.
Access to Functional Information: How to properly obtain, share, and use functional abilities information while respecting privacy concerns and avoiding diagnostic details
Worker Obligations: Clear explanations of workers' responsibilities under the duty to cooperate including communication requirements, participation in ESRTW planning, and consequences of non-compliance
Penalties: Understanding how WCB determines non-cooperation and the financial implications for both employers and workers who fail to meet their obligations
Definitions of Suitable Work: Practical guidelines for identifying appropriate work that meets the three key criteria: work the worker has skills to perform, is medically able to perform, and doesn't pose health or safety risks
Group Size Requirements: Minimum of 15 participants
Upon completing your registration, you’ll receive a meeting invitation to the webinar within the next 5 days
