Ontario Legal Clinics' Workers' Compensation Network

OLCWCN letter to the Minister of Labour re Bill 149

November 27, 2023

The Network proposes amendments to schedule 4 of the Working for Workers Four Act that would decrease the poverty of injured workers: restore the Loss of Earnings benefit rate to 90% of net pre-injury earnings; restore the WSIB’s contribution to the Loss…

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OLCWCN Commentary re KPMG Value for Money Audit (VFMA) Dispute Resolution and Appeals Process

June 5, 2023

Letter to the WSIB Chair underscores that the auditor’s findings that make a number of errors which demonstrate a lack of understanding of Ontario’s workers’ compensation system. If adopted, the recommendations will negatively impact injured workers’ access to justice – many of…

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OLCWCN submission re Communicable illnesses policy consultation

March 28, 2023

The Network’s submission on the proposed draft policy makes detailed recommendations that would ensure entitlement decision-making for communicable illness claims is guided by the evidentiary principles of Ontario’s workers’ compensation law. The OLWCN also strongly supports those submissions calling for a separate…

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Deputation regarding Bill 238 (WSIB COVID relief)

March 9, 2021

Presentation to the Standing Committee on General Government by Injured Workers Community Legal Clinic on behalf of the OLCWCN addresses Bill 238 which caps WSIB premiums for large employers. Deputation proposes three better uses of a WSIB COVID relief bill that would…

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Conseils rapides: l’indemnisation des accidents du travail en Ontario (CSPAAT)

June 15, 2019

Conseils pratiques sur l’obtention des prestations; autres sources de revenu; collaboration avec le CSPAAT et votre employeur…. et plus…

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What every injured worker needs to know: a guide for navigating the WSIB process

January 15, 2019

Practical 24-page guide for the Ontario injured worker provides an overview of the workers’ compensation claims process and WSIB benefits, plus what you should do while you wait (how to replace income, cooperation with the Board, medical treatment, return to work) and…

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Quick tips: workers’ compensation in Ontario (WSIB)

January 15, 2019

Practical information for injured workers on getting benefits and dealing with the WSIB, your employer and doctor.…

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Ce que chaque travailleuse blessée et chaque travailleur blessé devait savoir

January 15, 2019

Guide pratique sur le fonctionnement de la CSPAAT: processus de demande; prestations dela CSPAAT; que devrez-vous faire en attendant? Où obtenir de l’aide.…

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What every injured worker needs to know

January 15, 2019

A 24-page guide for navigating the WSIB process. What you need to know about the claims process, WSIB benefits available, what you should do while you wait, how to find legal help.…

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Quick tips: Workers’ compensation in Ontario (WSIB)

January 15, 2019

Advice for injured workers applying for workers’ compensation.…

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