If you disagree with a decision that we make, you have two levels of appeal:
Level 1 - Review Committee - an internal committee which hears your review. The Review Committee can confirm, reverse or vary the original decision.
Level 2 - Appeals Tribunal - an external body made up of members appointed by the Minister responsible for the Workers' Safety and Compensation Commission. It can only hear appeals of decisions the Review Committee makes. The Appeals Tribunal can uphold, reverse or vary the Review Committee’s decision.
To request the review of a decision by the Review Committee, follow the Review Procedure. Please note, effective April 1, 2011, as per section 115 of the NWT and Nunavut Workers' Compensation Act(s), a request for review of a Commission decision must be made within three (3) years of the day of the decision.
To appeal a Review Committee decision, complete a Notice of Appeal Form and send it to the Appeals Tribunal Registrar:
Appeals Tribunal Registrar
NWT and Nunavut Workers' Compensation Appeals Tribunal
Suite 1002 - 10th Floor Precambrian Building
Box 20 - 4920 52nd Street, Yellowknife NT X1A 3T1
Phone:(867) 669-4420
Toll Free: 1-888-777-8167
Fax: (867) 766-4467
You can receive help with your review at any time by contacting the Workers Advisor. There is no charge for their services.