On this episode, Kyla and Paul analyze how a government initiative helps to meet the shortfall of truck drivers in BC's interior. They also look at worker's compensation when it comes to Uber and the drivers.

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Episode 289: Truck Driving Training and Uber Driver Benefits

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Original episode description:

In today's episode, Beatrice and Phil speak with Nate Holdren about his book Injury Impoverished: Workplace Accidents, Capitalism, and Law in the Progressive Era, the history of worker's compensation reforms, and the tensions surrounding disablement and the working class.

Find Nate's book here: https://www.cambridge.org/us/universitypress/subjects/history/twentieth-century-american-history/injury-impoverished-workplace-accidents-capitalism-and-law-progressive-era?format=HB&isbn=9781108488709

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Teaser - Death Classic: Injury Impoverished w/ Nate Holdren

October is National Safe Work Month, a timely reminder that while workplace safety regulations have advanced, accidents and injuries remain a harsh reality for many Australians. 
In this episode of Law Talks on 4CRB, Henry Garrett, Senior Associate in Compensation Law at Attwood Marshall Lawyers, joins Robyn Hyland to explore the state of workplace safety, the most common types of injuries, and what steps workers should take if something goes wrong on the job.
What’s covered in this episode:
•	Have things really improved?
While statistics show a gradual improvement, Henry explains why serious accidents still occur in high-risk industries such as mining, construction, and trades.
•	Common workplace injuries.
From falls off scaffolding and roofs to lifting injuries causing spinal damage, Henry shares the cases he sees most often and how they can impact a worker’s life well beyond the physical injury.
•	The critical first steps after an accident.
Reporting the incident immediately and getting medical evidence is vital. Without a record, a claim may be rejected. Henry emphasises the importance of acting promptly, particularly with the strict six-month time limit for WorkCover claims.
•	Assuming your employer will take care of it all.
Many workers assume their employer will “take care of it,” but Henry explains how this can backfire if incidents aren’t reported adequately to WorkCover.
•	Understanding the workers’ compensation system.
Henry breaks down the two phases of the scheme, from statutory benefits through to the crucial decision of whether to accept WorkCover’s lump-sum offer or pursue a common law negligence claim for greater compensation.
•	Why legal advice matters.
Unrepresented workers are often underpaid or forced to return to work too soon. Seeking timely legal advice ensures your rights are protected and fair outcomes are achieved.
•	What needs to change?
Henry calls for better training and reporting obligations for employers, as well as a faster and fairer process for reviewing WorkCover decisions, which can currently leave injured workers waiting months for answers.
Henry’s message this National Safe Work Month is clear: if you’re injured at work, don’t be afraid to make a claim. That’s what the system is designed for. And for employers, investing in proper training and genuinely looking after staff is not just good practice – it’s a legal responsibility.


Law Talks - Henry Garrett- National Safe Work Month

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