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.

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

March 15, 2020 by McMaster University - School of Labour Studies

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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Letter to Attorney General re concerns about changes to legal clinics in Bill 161

March 5, 2020 by Bright Lights Injured Workers' Group

Letter outlines concerns on the new Legal Aid Services Act, including whether it will limit access to justice for the low income, see fees introduced, remove community control over legal needs ……

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Submission to CPSO consultation on Third Party Reports and Medical Expert: Reports & Testimony

February 11, 2020 by IWC Community Legal Clinic

IWC submission draws attention of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) to confidentiality concerns regarding clinical notes and medical reports provided by physicians to the WSIB.…

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ONIWG Submission to UN CRPD

September 4, 2019 by Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups

In “Deeming laws and practices as violations of the rights of people work-acquired disabilities in Canada”, its submission to the 22nd session of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, ONIWG encourages the Committee to focus attention on Canadian…

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Ontario injured workers bring concerns to the United Nations

September 4, 2019 by Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups

On September 4th and 5th the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) will be reviewing Canada, including allegations that Canadian workers’ compensation systems are committing a human rights violation. ONIWG says the practice of “deeming” violates Canada’s…

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IWC Submission to the WSIB Operational Review

August 15, 2019 by IWC Community Legal Clinic

While addressing the Review focus on financial oversight, administration and efficiency, the IWC Submission asks the Reviewers also to consider the implications these high level issues have on the frontline experience of injured workers.…

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ONIWG letter of response to LAO Board on legal aid cuts

July 23, 2019 by Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups

While appreciating the time and thought that went into LAO Chair Charles Harnick’s letter to ONIWG of July 5th, the ONIWG President responds to correct some inaccuracies. In particular, she notes that it underestimates the services provided by worker clinics to injured…

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

June 15, 2019 by Ontario Legal Clinics' Workers' Compensation Network

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

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Legal Aid cuts will reduce services to injured workers

June 14, 2019 by IWC Community Legal Clinic

The cut of 22% to IWC’s budget (retroactive to April 1st) means that the clinic will have to reduce staff and services that impact particularly disadvantaged groups, people with work-related disabilities, most of them permanent. Most of our clients struggle with mental…

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Injured workers rally against poverty and privatization

May 31, 2019 by Ontario Network of Injured Workers Groups

Injured workers and supporters draw public attention to the WSIB practice of deeming with the cutting of benefits based on phantom jobs, and fears that the terms of the government’s announced review of WSIB may open the door to privatization.…

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