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17-06-02
Policy
Severely impaired workers are entitled to an annual independent living allowance to
help them function as independently as possible where they work, where they…
17-06-03
Policy
Severely impaired workers may be entitled to independent living devices that cost more than $250 per item, and are not intended to accomplish any of the objectives of…
Phase two - Independent living policy consultation (Serious Injury Program value-for-money audit consultation)IntroductionUnder the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (…
You may need to confirm your status as either an independent operator or an employee (worker) if a business who has hired you needs confirmation of their responsibility to…
If you are the sole proprietor or sole executive officer of a corporation, the WSIB considers you an independent operator in construction if you meet the following criteria…
12-04-04
Policy
Individuals who are placed by training agencies with employers (placement hosts) to obtain work skills and experience, but who are not paid by the employer, are …
18-06-06
Policy
A training participant is entitled to temporary disability benefits
as long as the disability continues, and
the injury prevents the training participant from…
Los trabajadores agrícolas extranjeros que sufran una lesión o enfermedad (esto incluye contraer la enfermedad por COVID-19) en el lugar de trabajo en Ontario califican para…
We want people with hearing loss to receive quality devices and services to improve their quality of life.We value our relationship with audiologists and hearing instrument…
The WSIB drug benefit program pays for medications prescribed for work-related injuries or illnesses. We use …
To register your business with the WSIB, you will need the following information:Company informationlegal name of company and trade name(s)Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)…
18-04-06
Policy
The WSIB determines the future economic loss (FEL) benefit for workers who are not earning at the time of the initial determination based on the suitable occupation (…
18-04-05
Policy
The WSIB determines the future economic loss (FEL) benefit for workers who are earning at the time of the initial determination based on their post-injury net average…
Injured Worker Outreach Services (IWOS) is a program funded by the WSIB that provides free information, advice and education to injured workers and their families who have…
14-02-18
Policy
Construction employers must calculate the amount of premiums owed, report and remit the amount to the WSIB. The calculation of premiums is based on the…
14-02-09
Policy
This policy only applies to drivers in the transportation industry. Unless otherwise indicated, “workers” therefore only means workers who drive.
When a principal in…
14-02-12
Policy
Under the Interjurisdictional Agreement on Workers’ Compensation (IJA), employers pro-rate their insurable earnings so that each Canadian Board only receives premiums…
14-02-10
Policy
The WSIB applies fixed percentages of the contract value to determine insurable earnings, where a principal in logging
hires contractors considered workers by the…
14-02-11
Law
s.2(1)
“Worker” means a person who has entered into or is employed under a contract of service or apprenticeship and includes the following
an auxiliary member of a…
The WSIB is where potential meets purpose. To reach our potential and live up to our purpose, we’re building an inclusive work environment that reflects the people we serve.…
The interdisciplinary team program of care is a contracted community-based health care program. The program is for the assessment and treatment of people with complex…
18-01-08
Policy
The WSIB pays interest on delayed benefit payments to workers or, in case of death, to their survivors. Delayed benefit payments are payments issued after the…
15-01-11
Policy
All workers' compensation boards in Canada have signed an Interjurisdictional Agreement on Workers' Compensation (IJA) for the benefit of workers and employers whose…
The purpose of Internal Audit is to provide independent, objective, risk-based assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve WSIB operations. Internal…
Text transcript with description of visualsAudioVisualHappy, energetic background music is playing.The WSIB logo appears.Happy, energetic background music is playing.A series…
On December 10, 2018 we announced a review of more than 300 claims filed between 2002 and 2017, related to the Kitchener Waterloo area rubber facilities, that had previously…
In the spirit of truth and reconciliation, we acknowledge that the land we inhabit today and on which we operate our offices across Ontario are traditional territories of…
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…
16-02-10
Policy
Laryngeal cancer in workers exposed to nickel aerosol in specific industrial processes is accepted as an occupational disease under sections 2(1) and 15 of the …
15-06-07
Policy
WSIB benefits may be affected when a worker/survivor leaves the province or country. To minimize the possibility of an interruption in benefits, workers/survivors who…
The series in this section contains information about legal opinions and advice, contracts and agreements, transfer of cost files, Acts and Regulations, litigation files,…
GENERAL RECORDS:
Acts and Regulations
Contracts and Agreements Working Files
File Tracking Systems
Original Signed Contracts
PERSONAL INFORMATION BANKS:
Asbestos Injuries Workers Master Files
Title
Asbestos Injuries Workers Master Files
Type
Personal Information Bank…
This is a good starting point for more in-depth information about the various Acts under which we operate.…
11-01-12
Policy
The WSIB derives its powers and duties from its governing legislation, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (WSIA).
Purpose
The purpose of this…
Allergic reactions
Allergy provoking substances e.g bee stings
Caisson’s disease
(decompression illness)
Adverse effects related to…
18-03-04
Policy
A worker who has a loss of earnings as a result of the injury is entitled to loss of earnings (LOE) benefits beginning when the loss of earnings begins.
If the…
If you miss time from work because of a work-related injury or illness and we allow your claim, you may be entitled to loss-of-earnings and health-care benefits.
While you…
18-04-17
Policy
If a worker receives future economic loss (FEL) payments, the WSIB will set aside an additional amount equal to 10% of every FEL payment for the loss of retirement…
18-03-07
Policy
If a worker receives loss of earnings (LOE) payments for 12 continuous months, the WSIB sets aside an additional amount equal to 5% of every subsequent LOE payment…
When we calculate the loss-of-earnings benefits a person receives in the year(s) following an injury or illness, we adjust earnings to incorporate changes in cost of living…
Each year we’re required to conduct a value-for-money audit. KPMG conducted the latest audit, which focused on our loss-of-retirement-income program.FindingsThe audit…