WSIB Phasing Out the Second Injury and Enhancement Fund: What Employers Need to Know

WSIB Phasing Out the Second Injury and Enhancement Fund: What Employers Need to Know Overview   The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has announced that it is phasing out the Second Injury and Enhancement Fund (SIEF), a longstanding cost-relief program available to Schedule 1 employers.   SIEF was established to provide employers with relief…

Ontario Employers: Key Updates on Proposed Bill 105 / POWER Act, 2026 (Including Schedule 9)

Ontario Employers: Key Updates on Proposed Bill 105 / POWER Act, 2026 (Including Schedule 9)   The Ontario government introduced Bill 105, the Protecting Ontario’s Workers and Economic Resilience Act, 2026 (POWER Act), in April 2026. This omnibus legislation proposes significant amendments to several workplace statutes, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (WSIA)…