I am currently injured following a workplace incident and have lodged a workers compensation claim. My employer has asked to attend my next appointment with my doctor. I’m not comfortable with them attending, but they are insisting, and I am not sure if I can refuse or not.

When you have a workplace injury, it is part of the process that your employer will need to be involved in some discussions regarding your injury and your progression to recovery. These may be called ’case conferences’. However, you still retain a right to have a private appointment with your doctor BEFORE your employer enters the discussion. Speak with your doctor to make them aware of your preferences, and request a longer consultation period so you can have a separate private appointment with them before the employer or other third parties attend to discuss your return-to-work plan.