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20-03-11
Policy
Where a worker's death results from a work-related injury/disease and the deceased worker is not survived by a spouse but is survived by dependent children under age…
17-01-03
Law
A worker who sustains an injury is entitled to such health care as may be necessary, appropriate, and sufficient as a result of his or her injury, and is entitled to…
15-03-14
Policy
A worker is entitled to benefits for chronic mental stress arising out of and in the course of the worker’s employment.
A worker is not entitled to benefits for…
16-02-14
Policy
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COLD) in smelter workers is accepted as an occupational disease under sections 1(1)(n) and 122 of the Workers' Compensation…
The WSIB will no longer reduce non-economic loss and permanent disability benefits for most people with claims for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), who also have…
15-04-03
Policy
The WSIB will accept entitlement for chronic pain disability (CPD) when it results from a work-related injury and there is sufficient credible subjective and…
You have the responsibility to report workplace injuries or illnesses to us and participate in the return-to-work process as a WSIB insured business.You can use our…
Learn about your rights and responsibilities including benefit entitlement, return to work and recovery, and compliance.We also offer a Survivor Benefit Program, which…
When a business takes a contract to carry out a construction activity, the overall purpose of the contract determines the business activity and North American Industry…
14-02-04
Policy
The WSIB issues a clearance certificate (clearance) to relieve a principal of liability for payment obligations to the WSIB that a contractor or sub-contractor may…
14-02-19
Policy
A principal who directly retains a contractor to perform construction work must obtain a clearance certificate (clearance) that confirms the contractor is in good…
A clearance is a unique number issued by the WSIB to registered businesses, which shows that a business, contractor or subcontractor is registered and up-to-date with us,…
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) may consider requests for an exception-level hearing aid as a clinical exception for people that have entitlement to hearing…
You may ask to close your account when you have stopped operating your business or no longer have employees. You must notify us within 10 days of this happening.You can…
14-02-05
Policy
When an employer ceases business, the WSIB does not relieve the employer of its financial obligations until the employer has paid all amounts owing to the WSIB. An…
17-07-03
Policy
The WSIB
may authorize clothing allowances for workers with permanent impairments, to replace or repair clothing worn or damaged by the wearing of an assistive…
The code of conduct for representatives sets out the standards of behaviour we expect from representatives of businesses and representatives of those who experience a…
14-04-04
Policy
If an employer can demonstrate financial hardship, the WSIB may allow the employer to pay debts using a phased payment plan. The WSIB sets the terms and conditions of…
In your work with the WSIB, you will frequently come across the Health Professional’s Report (Form 8), Health Professional’s Report for Occupational Mental Stress (Form CMS8)…
CoverageWorkplace injury or illness coverage for foreign agricultural workers starts the day they arrive at the agreed upon departure location in their home country and stays…
Your coverageWorkplace injury or illness coverage starts the day you arrive at the agreed upon departure location in your home country and stays in place until you return…
15-03-15
As of April 27, 2026, we’ve launched the…
18-04-08
Policy
The WSIB may commute a worker's Future Economic Loss (FEL) benefit to a lump sum when
the worker's FEL benefit represents 10% or less of the amount of compensation…