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What to do if you get injured or ill from work [multilingual]

March 20, 2020

Pamphlet for Ontario injured workers who experience language barriers to help them navigate the workers’ compensation system. The guide is available here from McMaster in 7 languages: English, Tamil, Portuguese, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish.…

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Guide to identifying and addressing challenges related to language barriers in return to work

March 15, 2020

Download a copy here from McMaster University. Advice on dealing with challenges that arise from language barriers after a work injury or illness and in the return-to-work (RTW) process. Intended for workers’ compensation staff, worker advocates, employers, vocational rehabilitation providers, healthcare…

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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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Comment aider travailleuses et travailleurs blessés: un guide pour les médecins en Ontario

January 15, 2015

Il est essentiel de noter tous les renseignements se rapportant aux lésions d’un(e) employé(e) aux fins d’une demande auprès de la CSPAAT …..…

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Submissions to WSIB Interim Work Reintegration Policy consultation

February 15, 2011

While the new policies take some steps in the right direction, legal clinic details concerns that others are a giant step backwards – particularly in regard to the expansion of deeming and experience rating, stricter time limits and expenses.…

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Our response to Work Reintegration Policy

February 10, 2011

Letter to the Board details what an effective and just Work Reintegration program should include.…

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Re: WSIB Work Reintegration Program

September 27, 2010

Network recommends, from its experience and research, benchmarks necessary for a good return to work program.…

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Re: new Work Reintegration program

September 20, 2010

Letter addresses concerns with the KPMG Labour Market R-entry Value for Money Audit tone and content, emphasizing that any focus on cost-cutting measures without attention to actual employment outcomes is meaningless. TIWAG reiterates the need to take into account the needs of…

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