OHSA & Unlawful Reprisals How the OHSA protects workers against unlawful reprisals Section 50 of the OHSA provides that a worker cannot be fired, suspended or disciplined (or threatened to be), intimidated, coerced or penalized in any way because the worker has, complied with the OHSA asked the employer to comply with the OHSA exercised…
Occupational Health and Safety Act All provincially-regulated employers must comply with Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) Overview of the OHSA The OHSA sets out minimum health and safety standards to protect workers against hazards on the job. It applies to almost every worker, supervisor, employer and workplace in Ontario, including constructors, workplace…
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In a few months Ontario employers will enter the brave new world of the Rate Framework. This comprehensive restructuring of how the WSIB will assess employer premiums will affect employers in many ways. Next year will be the last time that employers will get rebates and surcharges (based on the 2019 bulk issue). After that,…
Appeals Appealing a WSIB decision Most WSIB decisions can be appealed if you believe they are incorrect, or contrary to the WSIA or WSIB policy. Different levels of appeal There are three levels of appeal. 1. WSIB Operations Level Operating level decisions are made by adjudicators, case managers, Account Specialists, Account Analysts, RTWSs, and…
Return to Work Assessments and Plans for Non-construction Employers Return to work (RTW) assessment The WSIB may arrange for a RTW assessment to be completed if the workplace parties (the injury employer and the worker) are unable to resolve challenges that are impacting the worker’s RTW. The assessment determines whether the worker will at some…