Publications Collection

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.

Overcoming barriers with laughter and tears – superando barreras con risas y lágrimas

September 15, 2007 by Latin American Injured Women for Justice

In a photography project supported by the Industrial Accident Victims Group of Ontario six members of LAIW4J show what life is like for them now they have permanent disabilities from workplace injuries.…

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Deeming : it’s just wrong!

June 1, 2007 by Injured Workers' History Project

A phantom job with phantom wages – the introduction of deeming in Bill 162 (1988) as a cost control measure betrays the Meredith principles at the basis of Ontario’s workers compensation system.…

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Submission re Consultation on Accreditation for Ontario workplaces

May 30, 2007 by IWC Community Legal Clinic

Submission suggests a separate agency, working in conjunction with the WSIB, would be a better forum to improve workplace health and safety. Brief makes concrete recommendations on program goals, means, and evaluation; includes cautions regarding the program’s relationship with return to work…

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Minister of Labour commits to abolishing phantom jobs for injured workers

May 28, 2007 by Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups

On eve of Injured Workers’ Day rally, ONIWG asks if, despite the reforms to workers’ compensation announced in recent anti-poverty budget, the WSIB will follow through and eliminate deeming?…

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No more cap in hand

May 1, 2007 by Injured Workers' History Project

Cost of living protection as a right : early in the 21st century injured workers are being condemned to poverty and shame by employers and governments who claim that fully indexed benefits are far too costly.…

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re: Bill 187 – workers’ compensation changes

April 19, 2007 by Bright Lights Injured Workers' Group

Letter to Minister of Labour welcomes changes to deeming and cost of living but raises concerns it hopes will be addressed.…

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Letter to the Minister of Labour re Bill 187

April 5, 2007 by IWC Community Legal Clinic

IWC offers comments and some questions on the amendments in Bill 187 to the workers’ compensation act, in particular: cost of living adjustments, deeming, and issues not addressed (time limits, temporary benefits, universal coverage, experience rating)…

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Letter re Minimum wage impact on injured workers

March 29, 2007 by IWC Community Legal Clinic. Board of Directors

Letter calls on the Minister of Labour to ensure that recently announced increases to minimum wage do not penalize injured workers through benefits being decreased because of the higher deemed post-injury earnings.…

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Submissions to the WSIB/WCB Consultation on Early and Safe Return to Work policies

January 31, 2007 by IWC Community Legal Clinic

IWC applauds the move away from complete self-reliance model but challenges the assumptions underlying ESRTW in regard to employment and health outcomes. Submission asks why, despite the wealth of information and research about necessary elements for a successful return to work, the…

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A merry protest

December 1, 2006 by Injured Workers' History Project

Injured workers’ “Christmas Day of protest”, held annually since 1991, marks the ongoing struggle for justice. The Bulletin presents a Dickensian tale of their past, present and future.…

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