What acts does WSIB work under?

This is a good starting point for more in-depth information about the various Acts under which we operate.

• Workplace Safety and Insurance Act.
• Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• First Aid Requirements (Regulation 1101) (250.2kb, PDF)
• Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Is WSIB mandatory for all employers?

WSIB coverage is mandatory for independent operators, sole proprietors, partners in a partnership and executive officers in a corporation who work in construction. Most will have to register with us (some exemptions apply).

How does WSIB work in Ontario?

Workplace insurance pays workers 85% of their take-home pay if they cannot work because of work-related injury or illness, up to a maximum insured wage of $90,300 in 2018. (Note: WSIB pays 90% of the worker’s take home pay if the injury occurred in the period from April 1985 – December 1997.

What industries are not covered by WSIB?

Independent operators (IO), sole proprietors (SP), partners and executive officers (EO) are not covered under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (WSIA) unless they apply for optional insurance or they are in the construction industry and are compulsorily covered.

What industries are exempt from WSIB?

Homeowner or private resident

• bank, trust and insurance company.
• trade unions.
• private schools or private day cares.
• travel agency.
• photographers.
• barbers and many hair salons (with exceptions)
• funeral directing and embalming.

Who is not covered by WSIB?

Can I be fired while on WSIB?

If the worker is terminated while the re-employment obligation is still in effect, the WSIB can examine the circumstances to determine whether the termination was related to the work-related injury/disease and represents a breach of the injury employer’s re-employment obligation.

Can you be fired while on workcover?

Dismissing or terminating an employee on workers compensation in NSW may be a breach of law. Most of the legislation throughout Australia prohibits an employer from dismissing an employee who is absent on workers’ compensation until after a specified time period has passed.

What are the responsibilities of the WSIB in Ontario?

The board: 1 sets the policies and processes that determine how the WSIB sets and achieves its objectives 2 carries out the roles and responsibilities it’s assigned under the legislation 3 is accountable to the Government of Ontario for implementing its mandate, through the Minister of Labour

Is the workplace safety and Insurance Board ( WSIB ) reviewing?

We are reviewing the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board ( WSIB ). Learn about what we’re doing to ensure it operates effectively, efficiently and sustainably. Please note: we are no longer accepting comments or submissions to the review.

What does the OPM mean for the WSIB?

The OPM contains policies that the WSIB uses to make decisions about worker and employer rights and obligations, employer premiums, benefits and other related workplace safety and insurance matters. The ECM includes policies that support the new classification structure that is outlined in 14-01-01, The Classification Structure.

What are workplace safety and first aid regulations in Ontario?

Workplace Safety and First Aid Regulations for WSIB in Ontario. By law, all employers in the province of Ontario who are covered by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act must have accessible first aid equipment available to workers at all times, adequate safety training for their employees, as well as provide a safe working environment.