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Workers Comp Simplified

Anthony Butkovic

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Frequency: 1 episode/31d. Total Eps: 28

Revealing the truth of how to use the Workers Comp System to ensure fair treatment, lower WCB premiums, more profits, and creating stronger workplaces.

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🇨🇦 Canada - management
10/03/2026
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09/03/2026
#49
🇨🇦 Canada - management
06/07/2025
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🇨🇦 Canada - management
05/07/2025
#56
🇨🇦 Canada - management
02/05/2025
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Why did my WCB premiums increase?

Episode 26

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 • Duration 25:59

Everyone likes surprises when you get money. Nobody likes surprises that cost you money. Especially when you've been doing all you can to keep expenses low. When you've tried to do the right thing, but out of nowhere the WCB springs a bill on you that you didn't expect.

What's worse, there isn't much of an understanding why. There is no explanation. Only there was a recalculation and you owe them money.

In this episode I share the 3 most common reasons WCB premiums increase and what you can do about it.

Do you have an idea for an episode? Maybe you're facing a WCB issue you want addressed?

1. Go to workerscompsimplified.com

2. Click the "contact an expert button"

3. Tell us!

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Rallying your team in a losing WCB claim

Episode 25

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 • Duration 24:18

You have a plan and it's not working. You can't make sense of the situation, but your team is looking to you to guide them to achieving the goal.

How you react in chaotic situations can be the difference between a fantastic come back story or a complete breakdown.

In this episode, I talk about how I help clients bring their teams back from the brink. What strategies I took from pro sports to help folks like you achieve the goals you want even when they don't start the way you wanted.

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WCB: It's a team effort

Episode 16

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 • Duration 19:04

I've worked with some great people over the years. Many you could easily make a dream team of health and safety, HR professionals. Then again, there have been times where the team was not so great. Times where I could have done a better job.

In today's episode, we discuss why team dynamics are so important and how to determine if you're being a good teammate. How to rally others around you as it relates to WCB claims.

Enjoy!

Think you have a question that is worth noting on the Monthly Mail Bag episode?

Go to workerscompsimplified.com and click the “contact an expert button” you never know. It could be featured in our next episode!

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Controlling Your Emotions in a WCB claim

Episode 15

Tuesday, March 5, 2024 • Duration 29:52

You don't work in WCB claims without wanting to freak out on someone at least once. Decisions don't go your way. People not listening. Bosses who don't give a care. Workers that won't cooperate. Seems like any side of the fence you sit on, there is problems to be had. These problems sometimes lead to anger, frustration, and anxiety for all involved.

In this episode we dig deeper into the causes of these emotions as they relate to WCB claims and what you can do to keep control when all you want to do is lose control.

Have a question you want featured on an episode?

Go to workerscompsimplified.com and click the “contact an expert button” you never know. It could be featured in our next episode!

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WCB: It's about the money

Episode 14

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 • Duration 31:04

When WCB claims happen, it can affect an workers ability to earn an income and a company to turn a profit.

BUT...

People want to believe WCB is about more than the money. Perhaps it is.

In this episode I'll discuss my thoughts on this polarizing topic and go over some special scenarios sent to us by YOU! The Simplifier Community.

I will dissect the real life scenario and how it impacts both worker and employer. Letting you decide...

Is WCB claims management all about the money?

You be the judge.

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WCB - Monthly Mail Bag

Episode 13

Tuesday, February 6, 2024 • Duration 25:00

The popularity of the Workers Comp Simplified Podcast is growing! Thanks to you what started off as a resource for the Simplifier community has now resulted in dozens of emails asking questions about WCB claims management and appeals.

Well in this episode, I’ve selected the most common…and perhaps odd questions sent in from listeners just like you. With it I answer pressing questions to help you better manage and understand the workers compensation system.

Think you have a question that is worth noting on the Monthly Mail Bag episode?

Go to workerscompsimplified.com and click the “contact an expert button” you never know. It could be featured in our next episode!

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WCB and Pre-existing Conditions

Episode 12

Tuesday, January 23, 2024 • Duration 20:41

A common phone call I get is to let me know a worker has reported symptoms that could be work related, but they also have a pre-existing condition. How should you respond to this?

In this episode I share the biggest mistake employers make when facing a pre-existing condition and how you can avoid it to save thousands of dollars on WCB premiums.

In addition, we'll discuss should you manage the claim, how best to do so, and get rid of the myths that could hurt you.

Other things we'll discuss are:

2:30: What is a pre-existing condition?
4:40: How should you deal with a pre-existing condition?
12:10 Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
16:21: Responding to different scenarios
18:05: The process

Resources discussed in this episode:

WCB Online courses for employers:
https://courses.wcbconsulting.ca/

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WCB: The story of broken promises

Episode 11

Tuesday, January 9, 2024 • Duration 38:39

The WCB system was never perfect…but it didn’t have to be. It was just supposed to hold on to its promise which is to take care of injured workers in the most cost-effective way for the employer.

More and more evidence is coming up and it has a lot of people asking questions.

Well Simplifiers I’m pissed and so are many of you.

When I reflected on the past year, and replayed the conversations with folks just like you, it makes sense why we can’t help but wonder why the WCB system is so messed up and is there any way to change it.

In an emotionally charged discussion I delve deeper into:

Why the WCB system is broken,
Who needs to fix it,
How to fix it,

and how to protect you, your company, and your employees.

Timeline:

1:18 - Intro to why I have beef with the WCB system

5:18 - Getting rid of common myths around the WCB system

10:49 - My grievance with the WCB system

11:32 – Trends in WCB decision making

12:33 – The #1 reason the system is broken

13:30 – The effects of a broken system

15:46 – When Workers Comp goes on strike!

17:02 – A reflection on the calls I get from you everyday

20:00 – Finding the answers

24:49 – What poor customer service looks like

28:05 – A new perspective

32:57 – Solutions

How to get control of a chaotic WCB claim right now!

Episode 10

Tuesday, December 26, 2023 • Duration 13:47

The problem with WCB claims is they're unpredictable. They're unpredictable because they involve people. People with thoughts, feelings, and emotions that can change in an instant. This can cause a normal situation to become chaotic if you're not ready.

In this episode, I'm going to share the strategies I've used over the years to feel in control no matter how chaotic things may get on a WCB claim. Whether I'm managing or appealing a claim, it helps when you feel under control. It also helps in keeping things at work instead of bringing it home and taking it out on people you love.

In this episode you'll learn such things as:

How to deal with multiple incidents that happen in a short period of time
How to get control of the situation right now
The key to getting control of "cluster" claims
How to make decisions during chaos
How to get buy-in to the plan from people around you

If you've ever stressed about WCB claims, then this is an episode you can't miss!

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You're asking the wrong questions when it comes to WCB claims

Episode 9

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 • Duration 18:28

It is said that "the devil is in the details" which is to say that something may seem simple, but it's the details that complicate things and cause problems.

This is exactly what we are talking about in this episode. Too often we are quick to avoid the details and just want to get the job done. A worker reports an injury and we ask 2-3 questions, have them fill out some paperwork and then we're done.

When someone reports a WCB claim to you, you want to get ALL the details to avoid the problems that come later on. You become a story teller, someone that influences other people. How can you influence them if your WCB investigation doesn't include a proper interview of witnesses and the injured worker?

Together we will walk the journey of a key part of the WCB story. You want to make sure to grab a pen and paper when listening to this episode!

ALSO...

As promised in the episode I offer an online course called:

How to Interview Workers in a WCB Claim

https://courses.wcbconsulting.ca/offers/ySxt3Fuv

For a 15% discount on the course check out the episode for the discount code!

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