Mediation, Consultation and Hearing

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

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…

OHSA & Unlawful Reprisals

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 (OHSA)

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…

Conference

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Rate Framework Starts on January 1, 2020

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,…