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Use these links to visit the websites of organizations and associations that offer additional information and resources on the workplace safety and insurance system – in…
17-07-05
Policy
The WSIB may provide for such assistive devices and prostheses (orthopaedic devices) as are necessary.
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…
20-03-14
Policy
Where a worker's death results from a work-related injury/disease and the deceased worker is survived by other dependants but not by a spouse or children, these other…
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Most desktop browsers allow you to change your languages preferences to view a website or a specific…
We expect our employees to treat you fairly and with respect and courtesy. In return, we expect you to treat our employees in the same way. Our code of behaviour sets out the…
Our drug benefit program pays for the costs of prescription drugs required for allowed work-related injury and illness, and the professional pharmacist fees, according to the…
The WSIB is governed by a…
One way we help Ontarians is by helping people recover and get back to work at the right time after a workplace injury or illness. This also helps employers get back to…
We are committed to supporting and providing people with the help they need to recover and get back to work. This means keeping people informed, being available and…
15-01-08
Policy
Ontario workers injured while employed outside the province of Ontario, may, under certain conditions, claim benefits under the Workers' Compensation Act/…
Managing your accountWe’re here to help you manage your WSIB account, from providing information about your responsibilities as a WSIB-insured business, how to close an…
18-02-01
General policy model
The short-term average earnings are the worker’s earnings from the accident employer and all other employment at the time of the injury. Loss of…
19-05-01
19-05-02, Re-employment Obligation in the Construction Industry—Threshold, Duration and Specific Employer Requirements
Key definitions
"Unable to work"…
Change in business type or partners in a partnershipBusiness type changes (changes to a legal entity) can include a sole proprietor incorporating or forming a partnership, or…
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-…
You are considered a partner in construction if:
you operate a business together with one or more partners, even if you do not share the business equally, and…
18-03-02
Policy
A worker who has a loss of earnings as a result of a work-related injury/disease is entitled to payment of loss of earnings (LOE) benefits beginning when the loss of…
17-02-03
Policy
The WSIB pays for requested clinical assessments or reports used solely to adjudicate claims. These assessments/reports are considered benefit expenses.
The WSIB is now paying for …
20-03-16
Policy
If a worker dies as a result of a work-related injury/disease, the worker's survivors are entitled to survivors' benefits based on their dependency status and the…
15-03-08
Policy
An accident shall be considered to occur in the course of the employment when it happens on the employer's premises as defined, unless at the time of the happening of…
17-06-05
Policy
Severely impaired workers who have difficulty with the activities of daily living are entitled to a personal care allowance (PCA) to hire attendants.
The WSIB collects personal information from or about injured workers in the course of its operations. This information covers a wide range of subjects and is used to…
Protecting your privacy at the WSIB
The WSIB is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information. Your personal information is…
15-03-07
Policy
Claims for firefighters and police officers who are injured while participating in physical fitness programs will be accepted as arising out of and occurring in the…
These short, interactive modules offer practical information about working with the WSIB and achieving the best possible outcomes for patients with work-related injury or…
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16-02-15
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Policy
Workers affected by hazardous exposure to lead, or…
View and learn more about our policies, participate in policy consultations and get answers to your policy questions.Operational Policy Manual and Employer…
The Policy and Consultation Services Division is responsible for the research, development and renewal of operational and corporate policies which includes the development…
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Framework for Operational Policy Development and RenewalThe…
We want to make our policies easier to understand and apply, and make sure they are clear and consistent.The Framework for Operational Policy Development and Renewal, and the…
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Defining association
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Test of affiliation
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Here are examples of scenarios covered by our Expanded Compulsory…
Below you will find examples of scenarios covered by our policy on…
Businesses report their insurable earnings and pay their premiums monthly, quarterly or annually, depending on the estimated amount of their annual insurable earnings.…
We offer multiple ways for you to get information on questions related to benefits, revenue, and occupational disease policy.Please note our policy branch team members aren’t…
This page provides updates on recent changes to operational policies at the WSIB, policy clarifications, and our policy agenda.To sign up for email updates of new or revised…
23-01-01
Policy
The WSIB provides benefits for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in claims involving occupational exposure to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), when there is a…
15-03-13
Policy
If a first responder or other designated worker is diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and meets specific employment and diagnostic criteria, the…
If your workplace injury or illness happened before January 2, 1990, you may be eligible to receive WSIB benefits.Pre-1990 permanent disability benefitsIf you never fully…
15-02-03
Policy
Entitlement for a work-related injury/disease will not be denied due to the existence of a pre-existing condition. Once initial entitlement is established, the…
14-03-08
Policy
On request, the WSIB allows employers who report and remit premiums on a monthly or quarterly basis to make a lump sum pre-payment of their premium for the whole year…
17-01-07
Law
Section 33 of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act provides:
A worker who sustains an injury is entitled to such health care as may be necessary,…