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Letter re Minimum wage impact on injured workers
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
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 proposed revised ESRTW policies once again only account for the role of a […]
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Submission to the WSIB/WCB Consultation on Early and Safe Return to Work policies
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 and measures underlying the eight draft policies. Provides detailed analysis with recommendations.
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