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) 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)…
Bill 30, the Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025, received Royal Assent on November 27,
2025 and is now in force. It amends seven statutes, including the Workplace Safety and
Insurance Act, 1997 (WSIA) and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).