Worker’s Compensation/ Workplace Safety and Insurance Law

Certain employers are required to participate in the worker’s compensation insurance system which is managed by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (the “WSIB”). The scheme is ‘no fault’ meaning that if an employee sustains a work-related injury or illness, the employee does not need to establish that the employer was negligent in order to be eligible for benefits.  

Employees may be entitled to  a variety of benefits relating to a workplace injury or occupational illness, including loss of earnings and payment for medical expenses or equipment. 

If an employee is injured or suffers an occupational illness, the employer is legally required to complete a report of injury or illness, as well as co-operate with the WSIB’s investigation of the claim. Further, the  employer may have certain reinstatement obligations in connection with an employee who has taken a WSIB leave.