She says her case could have been handled much better by Newfoundland and Labrador's workers' compensation system. WorkplaceNL operates Newfoundland and Labrador's workers' compensation system. If I had not gone through the workers' compensation system, I could have sued my employer for the circumstances surrounding my injury. She hopes the House of Assembly enacts changes to ensure injured workers receive different treatment in the future. As injured workers, our voices are often marginalized or totally silenced by the system that is supposed to protect us.

Source: CBC News November 22, 2020 09:22 UTC