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14-02-14
Policy
Once an account is closed, the WSIB may re-open (reinstate) the account under certain circumstances. When the account is reopened, the WSIB assigns to the employer…
20-03-15
Law
s.109
Any person whose benefits were terminated for reason of marriage or remarriage under s.36(2) or 37(1) of the Workers' Compensation Act, as it read on March 31,…
14-05-02
Law
Workplace Safety and Insurance Act:
s.30(1)(2)
Workers injured in work-related accidents who are entitled to take legal action against a third party, may either claim…
16-02-17
Policy
Uranium miners and mill workers who have been exposed to the maximum radiation exposure level of 2 Working Level Months (WLM) per quarter and 4 WLM per annum may be…
We may consider a replacement request before the five-year renewal date in certain conditions regardless of the age of the aid. This can include cases where there is a change…
We’re here to helpWe understand compassionate, timely and knowledgeable support is critical when a fatality or catastrophic injury happens on the job. We’re here to support…
We’re here to helpWhen an injury or illness happens on the job, we provide wage-loss benefits, medical coverage and support to help people recover and get back to work.…
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This section will answer basic questions about reporting requirements for health care professionals who are treating injured people claiming benefits from the WSIB.…
Our Research and Grants Program is Canada's foremost funder of academic research on occupational health and safety. Through the program, we strive to produce outcomes that…
Our research team plans, designs, and conducts research to support the development and improvement of our services. You may be contacted by someone from our team to…
Below are key links, forms, research and materials related to the WSIB, the workplace compensation system and other relevant subjects that are frequently referenced or…
Find out more about how we make decisions by reviewing the Operational policy manual, Employer Classification Manual, and Adjudication support documents. You’ll also find…
Find out more about how we make decisions, by reviewing the Operational Policy manual, and adjudication support documents. You’ll also find useful forms and fact…
Find out more about how we make decisions, by reviewing the Operational policy manual, Employer Classification Manual, and Adjudication support documents. You’ll also find…
WSIB has reviewed and provided additional information to those questions that were considered appropriate and/or deemed non-confidential for the purposes of this Expression…
15-05-01
Policy
Workers sustaining secondary conditions that are causally linked to the work-related injury will derive benefits to compensate for the further aggravation of the work…
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We’re here to help you and your employee after a workplace injury or illness. With our help, 9 out of 10 people injured on the job return to work within 12 months. Our…
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Return to Work Accommodation ToolAt the WSIB, we are committed to assisting the workplace parties, workers and employers as well as unions, where applicable in achieving the…
Each year, we are required under Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (WSIA) to have an external firm review the cost, efficiency, and effectiveness of one or more WSIB…
20-02-03
Policy
If a surviving spouse requests one, the WSIB provides a work transition (WT) assessment. The request must be made within one year of the worker's death.
20-02-04
Policy
The WSIB provides a surviving spouse with a work transition (WT) plan if, based on the WT assessment, the decision-maker determines that a plan is necessary to enable…
When a workplace injury or illness happens, we’ll work with you and your employee to get them back to safe and suitable work and get you back to business as usual.Your…
Return-to-work services roles: Information for people with injuries or illnesses and their employers
When we all actively work together, we can successfully plan for a safe and practical return to work. This involves listening to each other’s ideas and concerns, and finding…
18-04-14
Policy
Every year or if a material change in circumstances occurs, the WSIB may review a worker's future economic loss (FEL) benefits and may confirm, vary, or discontinue…
Toronto, April 26, 2024 – Ronan O’Leary has been appointed Fair Practices Commissioner by the Board of Directors of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB). In this…
19-02-10
19-02-08
19-02-07
With our Safety Check feature, it’s never been easier to check the safety…
Instructions for employers: One letter should be created on company-approved letterhead providing general information about the retroactive payment increase. The letter…
Schedule 2 organizations include:organizations funded by public funds (from the federal, provincial and/or municipal governments)organizations legislated by the province but…
At the beginning of each year, we set a provisional administration rate for Schedule 2 organizations, which we use to determine your monthly administration charges for that…
Understanding the basicsSchedule 2 organizations are self-insured and liable to fund all benefit payments for their injured employees and the associated administrative costs…
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…
Schedule 2 organizations are self-insured and the WSIB administers the payment of benefits. Each year, we announce a provisional administration rate that reflects the…
14-04-01
Policy
The WSIB may require a current or past Schedule 2 employer to provide security for amounts that are due or may become due in the future under the insurance plan, as…
All private sector businesses are required to provide the WSIB with security to cover the estimate of future costs.If the WSIB determines that a Schedule 2 organization is…
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,…
January 2025BackgroundThe Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 establishes that a worker who experiences an occupational disease “due to the nature of their employment”…
16-02-19
Policy
The WSIB recognizes scleroderma resulting from occupational exposure to silica dust as an occupational disease pursuant to subsection 2(1) of the Workplace…
14-05-03
Policy
If a prior disability caused or contributed to the compensable accident, or if the period resulting from an accident becomes prolonged or enhanced due to a pre-…
18-07-09
Policy
A worker who is receiving a partial permanent disability benefit (or who had the benefit commuted to a lump sum) is entitled to receive an additional (monthly) amount…