What evidence is considered when WorkSafeBC determines a worker would have retired after age 65?
Policy provides examples of evidence that may assist WorkSafeBC establish a retirement date for workers 63+ on the date of injury (RSCM Policy item #35.30, Duration of Temporary Disability Benefits; RSCM Policy item #41.00, Duration of Permanent Disability Periodic Payments), including: • Name of employer worker intended to work for after age 65, description of type of employment to be performed, expected duration of employment • Confirmation from employer he/she intended to employ worker after age 65 • Information from employers, unions, professional associations on normal retirement age for workers in a particular occupation • Information from accident employer on whether worker was covered under a pension plan provided by the employer, terms of that plan • Information from accident employer or union on whether a collective agreement was in place detailing normal retirement age • Other relevant information may also be considered
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