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23-02-02
Policy
Laryngeal cancer in workers exposed to asbestos fibres in industrial processes which generate airborne asbestos is an occupational disease under the Workplace…
1. Paul Demers, Ontario Health (Toronto) “COVID-19 surveillance of Ontario workers: testing, infection, and health outcomes” $279,635.06 over two years Dr. Paul Demers,…
New poll shows almost 6 in 10 Ontarians say COVID-19 has impacted their awareness of health and safety in the workplace, while 50 per cent underestimate the number of work-…
Toronto, November 25, 2020 - The WSIB is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Witmer has been reappointed Chair of the Board of Directors of Ontario’s WSIB for a fourth term…
90% of Ontarians say they know they have the right to refuse unsafe work Special commemoration to be broadcast on evening newscasts across Ontario tonight CN Tower and…
If your claim is allowed, you may be eligible for WSIB benefits, including benefits for lost pay and help to recover and return to work.…
18-01-02
Policy
On January 1 every year, the WSIB indexes certain dollar amounts set out in the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (WSIA) and the maximum average…
21-01-01
Policy
In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), the public has a general right of access to employer information under…
12-04-03
Policy
An authority who summons a person to assist in controlling or extinguishing a fire is deemed the person's employer.
The Crown is deemed the employer of a person who…
Schedule 2 employers pay the full costs of their WSIB claims and an administration fee to manage their claims. To calculate the administration fee for Schedule 2 employers,…
Toronto, October 6, 2021 – The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) announced today during its Annual General Meeting (AGM), that the average …
TORONTO, April 28, 2020 – Today, on the National Day of Mourning, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) encourages everyone to take a moment to remember the people…
January 2022 Overview The WSIB’s Framework for Operational Policy Development and Renewal describes how we keep our Operational Policy Manual documents up-to-date, clear,…
For the second year in a row, poll shows most Ontarians know about their right to refuse unsafe work
TORONTO, April 28, 2023 – Marking the annual National Day of Mourning, a new poll shows that the majority of Ontarians remain aware of their right to refuse unsafe work while…
Having held 2021 rates steady at 2020 levels to help support businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are resuming the transition approach to our rate-setting model in…
All businesses covered by our workplace insurance will pay the same rate in 2021 that they paid in 2020. Premium rate stability will help Ontario businesses while protecting…
WSIB waiting for response to its latest offer which includes enhanced benefits and a wage increase above inflation in 2025 Toronto, May 21, 2025 – The Workplace Safety…
22-01-07
Policy
It is an offence under section 149 the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (WSIA) to knowingly make a false or misleading statement or representation…
Policy’s 2024 year in reviewWhat did we accomplish?In 2024, our Policy and Consultation Services team continued to make our policies easier to understand and apply,…
Toronto, September 28, 2022 - The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) is providing smaller businesses with up to 99 full-time employees more time to take advantage of…
18-05-03
Policy
A worker who has a work-related permanent impairment is entitled to a non-economic (NEL) benefit based on the degree of his/her work-related permanent impairment…
11-01-02
Law
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Act provides:
s.118(1)
The WSIB has exclusive jurisdiction to examine, hear and decide all matters and questions arising…
17-03-05
Policy
The WSIB of Ontario can enter into reciprocal agreements with other countries in order to receive certain services for Ontario workers who have moved to that country…
Schedule 2 employers are self-insured and are therefore liable to fund all benefit payments for their injured workers and the associated administrative costs. Schedule 2…
18-01-14
Policy
Every January, the WSIB indexes ongoing benefits and amounts set out in legislation. Annual indexing protects against the effects of inflation over time by gradually…