Which of the following is an objective of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and its related tribunals?

• A. To increase administrative costs
• B. To limit access to compensation
• C. To encourage strikes
• D. To reduce friction between employees and employers

Answer: (D)

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and its tribunals aim to create a no-fault, centralized system for workers’ compensation and disputes, which helps keep relations between employees and employers smoother. By providing prompt, neutral resolution of injuries and claims, and encouraging safe workplaces and return-to-work, the system reduces the adversarial friction that can arise when disputes are handled in multiple, competing forums. The other options clash with this goal: increasing administrative costs runs counter to efficiency; limiting access to compensation contradicts the no-fault protection; and encouraging strikes would undermine workplace harmony. Reducing friction between employees and employers best captures the act’s objective.