Scrap WCB bonuses

Calgary Herald:

Alberta workers injured on the job need compassion and time to heal, rather than assembly line treatment meant to pad the wallets of Workers’ Compensation Board staffers.

Disturbingly, many people may be receiving the latter instead of the former from an organization designed to temporarily support them when they are unable to earn a living. This has to change, and fast.

The opposition Liberals revealed this week that WCB staff members enjoy tidy bonuses as part of goal sharing and incentive programs which, according to the WCB, “help connect employees to the business and reward the achievement of our corporate goals and objectives.” If these goals are attained, WCB staff stand to reap bonuses of up to eight per cent of their annual salaries. Last year, these rewards averaged $5,600 per person.

It is perfectly acceptable to offer employees perks for good performance, but when these perks encourage unjust behaviour, they suddenly become a lot less tolerable.

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WCB screwed us royally twice.  As a result my wife is a physical mess who must continue to work despite her injuries.  As a result she is now almost incapacitated.

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