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What is the Office of the Employer Adviser (OEA) and how can it help me? The OEA is an independent agency of the Ministry of Labour and has been helping Ontario employers manage their workplace safety and insurance costs since 1985. We provide expert advice to any size employer, and represent primarily employers who employ fewer than 100 employees. Our service is completely confidential and you will never be charged a fee, given the OEA is funded through the premiums or administrative fees you pay the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).
Our Services
	Advice
	Representation
	Education
	Questions
	Annual Reports


Advice
Our central call centre is staffed by professional advisers who are experienced in all aspects of workplace safety insurance. We help to resolve disputes early and ensure that you are treated fairly at all levels in the system. We give you the help you need to get injured workers back to work. We provide you with information about the practices of other successful employers and programs.
Representation
For small employers, those who primarily employ fewer than 100 workers, we provide representation and intervention at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT).
Education
We have educational and quick reference resources designed to meet the day-to-day needs of employers regarding the workplace safety and insurance system. These materials are available on our web site.
Questions?
If you are an employer and have any questions regarding workplace safety & insurance issues, or require assistance with specific WSIB cases, please contact the OEA toll-free at 1-800-387-0774, or in Toronto at 416-327-0020. You can also send us your questions by e-mail at askoea@ontario.ca.
Annual Reports
For more information on the OEA please see our Annual Reports: Office of the Employer Adviser Annual Report 2007 – 2008 Office of the Employer Adviser Annual Report 2006 – 2007 Office of the Employer Adviser Annual Report 2005 – 2006

Last Modified: 15.1.2010

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