Registration Who needs to register with the WSIB Independent operators (IOs), sole proprietors, partners in a partnership, and executive officers in a corporation who work in, or have a business in, the construction industry are required to register and have coverage with the WSIB. They are deemed “workers” under the WSIA for this purpose, subject…
Unlawful Reprisals FAQ Unlawful Reprisals under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) 1. A worker recently raised a safety concern in the workplace. Am I now prevented from disciplining that worker because of some new and unrelated misconduct? No, as long as the discipline that is being imposed has absolutely nothing to do with…
Getting Help How the OEA can help employers with section 50 unlawful reprisals The OEA provides expert legal advice and education to all employers, and expert representation in all OHSA unlawful reprisal matters to employers that have fewer than 50 workers, at no cost to you. We prepare the necessary documents to respond to the worker’s unlawful…
Mediation, Consultation and Hearing Resolving the application through mediation to avoid an OLRB hearing Shortly after the application is filed with the OLRB, a Labour Relations Officer (LRO) will contact the parties and try to help them reach a settlement that resolves the application, without the need for a hearing. The LRO will usually try…
Application / Response How a worker initiates a section 50 application A non-unionized worker can make a section 50 unlawful reprisal complaint by filing an application with the OLRB. A unionized worker can use the grievance/arbitration process in his/her collective agreement to make an unlawful reprisal complaint under section 50 of the OHSA. Alternatively, a…