A handful of bad actors in Ontario behave like the workers’ compensation system is there as a shield to protect their company. …
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Employment LawWorkplace Safety & OHS
Workplace harassment mismanagement clears path for employee damages outside WSIB: Arbitrator
An arbitrator has ruled that an employee can seek damages for breaches of a collective agreement and duty of care, despite the …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Ontario to expand WSIB cancer coverage for firefighters
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOntario is set to introduce legislation that would expand presumptive cancer coverage for firefighters, reducing the required years of service for kidney …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Ontario to return over $2.5 billion to businesses through WSIB rebates, fee reductions
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Ontario government announced today it will return more than $2.5 billion to workers and businesses through Workplace Safety and Insurance Board …
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StaffingWorkplace Safety & OHS
WSIB to implement new classification for clerical workers supplied by temporary employment agencies
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) will introduce a new classification for clerical labour provided by temporary employment agencies (TEAs) beginning …
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OpinionWorkplace Safety & OHS
Despite Ontario workers’ compensation reforms, migrant workers are still being left behind
By Stephanie Mayell, University of Toronto; Janet McLaughlin, Wilfrid Laurier University, and Jenna L Hennebry, Wilfrid Laurier University Migrant agricultural workers are …
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Workplace Safety & OHS
Advocates in Thunder Bay, Ont., asking the province to extend age benefits for WSIB claims
People gathered in person and online Wednesday to raise awareness and support over concern that injured workers over 65 aren’t getting the …
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FeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Workplace injury pay in Ontario now applies to foreign workers – even if they return home
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s new measures to help foreign agricultural workers recover from an on-the-job-injury is a good move, but …
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FeaturedLegislation & ComplianceWorkplace Safety & OHS
Ontario proposes enhanced WSIB coverage for firefighters
The Ontario government has announced plans to introduce legislation that, if passed, would bring significant enhancements to the benefits and protections afforded …