Employer Alert: Change to WSIA as of January 1, 2018 As of January 1, 2018, an employee can claim workers compensation benefits for chronic or traumatic mental stress that is predominantly caused by workplace harassment In May 2014 I blogged about an administrative...
WSIB to Overhaul Employer Premium Rate System WSIB has held ongoing consultations with various stakeholders over the years regarding how it assesses employer premiums. Several concerns have emerged, including inconsistent classifications of employers and inconsistent...
Will the WSIB Finally Allow Mental Stress Claims? Many employees who are injured or become ill because of their job may claim for benefits from the Worker’s Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). If the claim is successful, WSIB benefits may include compensation for lost...
Occupational Health and Safety Act Amendments – Health and Safety Training is Now Mandatory The Occupational Health and Safety Act’s new regulation mandates basic safety awareness training for all Ontario workers and supervisors – with a specific focus on...
WSIB: Three Issues for Employers to consider. Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) – Three Issues for Employers to consider 1. Are all workers covered by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB)? Most employers are covered under Schedule 1 of the...