Recent documents are in both PDF and html formats but all may be available in alternate formats on request.
Submission re Consultation on Accreditation for Ontario workplaces
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 and experience rating programs.
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re: Bill 187 – workers’ compensation changes
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
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
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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