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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.

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

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

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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Winners and losers

by Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups

Only injured workers have been expected to tighten their belts. Winners: employers (average premiums & rebates); Board (salaries & assets); Losers: injured workers (benefit losses to inflation)…

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Injured workers demand McGuinty live up to his promise to protect worker benefits from inflation

by Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups

The cost of living has risen 23.1% in the last ten years. While injured workers have received an increase of only 2.8% in that time, employers are paying 1984 prices.…

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

by IWC Community Legal Clinic

While supporting the intent to address problems with the self-reliance model and discussion paper’s recognition of the need for time to heal, the IWC brief points to weaknesses arising from the complex and contradictory language of the document and inappropriate assumptions, goals…

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