WSIB 2027 Premium Rates October 2026 The WSIB has announced its class premium rates for 2027. The average Schedule 1 premium rate will decrease from $1.23 to $1.18 per $100 of insurable earnings. According to the WSIB, more than 80% of premium-paying businesses are expected to receive a rate reduction. The largest decrease…
WSIAT Leading Case Confirms Employer Right to Appeal WSIB Redactions October 15, 2026 The Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT) has released Decision No. 1391/24, a significant leading case for employers. It addressed whether employers could appeal Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (“WSIB”) decisions to redact medical information in a claim file that…
New and Revised WSIB Independent Living Policies Now in Effect: A Summary of Changes for Employers October 7, 2026 Effective September 21, 2026, the WSIB has implemented extensive revisions and additions to its suite of Independent Living policies. These changes follow the 2020 Value for Money Audit that was conducted on the WSIB’s Serious…
WSIB Revises Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) Policy: Key Updates for Employers The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has concluded its review of feedback received through the Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) policy consultation, that took place from November 10, 2025 to January 30, 2026. An advance copy of the revised policy (OPM Document…
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: Working For Workers Seven Act, 2025 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). Changes to the…
Welcome to the Office of the Employer Adviser (OEA) Spring 2025 Newsletter. Important changes continue in the workplace safety and insurance system – staying informed is key! Topics covered in this newsletter:
Ontario fruit and vegetable growers employ approximately 20,000 seasonal and temporary foreign workers through the government-regulated Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) and the agricultural stream of the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program every year
The WSIB launched its Health and Safety Excellence Program (HSEp) in 2019 to help employers create healthier and safer workplaces. Active participation in the HSEp may result in premium rebates for Schedule 1 employers and non-financial recognition in the form of digital achievement badges for both Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 employers.
The WSIB has announced the premium rates for 2024. The average premium rate will stay at $1.30 per hundred dollars of insurable payroll in 2024. Fifteen classes/subclasses have had their premium rate increase, eighteen classes/subclasses have had their premium rate decrease, and two subclass rates remain unchanged from last year.