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Recent submissions, reports, guides and other documents developed by Injured Workers Community Legal Clinic, the Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups, and other groups and advocates from the injured worker community. Additional materials can be accessed through the IWC Library.

Letter to Minister on unfair practice of deeming and impact of minimum wage on injured workers

by Bright Lights Injured Workers' Group

In a follow-up to their April 4 letter, Bright Lights tells the Minister why, until the practice of deeming is ended, the much-needed increase to the minimum wage hurts injured workers.…

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Injured workers march to demand right to workers’ compensation

by Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups

The WSIB remains singularly focused on cutting its own costs – by cutting benefits to the very people it was designed to protect. In response, injured workers and their labour and community supporters will take to the streets on Injured Workers’ Day…

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Submissions to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs re Bill 127

by Schedule 33 Coalition of Stakeholders

Coalition of legal aid clinics, workers’ compensation lawyers, injured worker groups, doctors address provisions in amendments to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act regarding chronic mental stress entitlement and the expansion of Board policy-making powers.…

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Fact sheet – Injured workers are part of the Fight for $15 and Fairness

by Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups

The struggle for decent work and the struggle for decent workers’ compensation are inextricably linked. Workers who are in precarious and low-wage jobs are also at greater risk of being injured at work, less likely to report injury or unsafe working conditions,…

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Letter in support of ISAC submission to pre-budget consultations

by IWC Community Legal Clinic

Letter to the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs supports recommendations in the submission of the Income Security Advocacy Centre calling for increased investment in social assistance and a number of changes in the rules ……

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Letter to the Premier – Make workers compensation fair again

by Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups

Letter asks the Premier to reconsider the austerity agenda that is impacting injured workers and calls for action on 4 major concerns: continued violation by WSIB of the Charter of Rights in its handling of chronic mental health claims; systemic disregard of…

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Workplace chronic mental stress claims in Ontario

by IWC Community Legal Clinic

With passage of Bill 99 (1998), the WSIB no longer accepts claims for mental stress conditions that emerge over time. Despite an Appeals Tribunal finding that it is unconstitutional and discriminatory to exclude chronic mental injuries, workers continue to be denied coverage,…

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Complaint to the Ombudsman of Ontario: WSIB Refusal to Compensate for Chronic Occupational Stress

by Gary Newhouse IAVGO Community Legal Clinic IWC Community Legal Clinic Ron Ellis Workers' Health and Safety Legal Clinic

A request for the Ombudsman to investigate the WSIB’s continued application of legislative provisions and policy that have been found unconstitutional and discriminate against workers suffering chronic occupational mental health disabilities.…

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