Saskatchewan police officer's claim for benefits goes back and forth with differences over whether discussion with supervisor caused or triggered it
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Background
Entitlement to workers’ compensation benefits for mental illness has been on the rise, but assessing it can be more tricky than with physical injuries. This is a particular concern for emergency workers such as police, firefighters and paramedics, who can experience many traumatic events while carrying out their duties.