In this Issue:

• Return to Work Reforms for the Construction Sector
• Risk Exposure, Evaluation, and Response
• Experience Rating Traumatic Death Penalty
• Decision of Note: WSIAT Decision 1581/06

Volume 12, No. 1 - February/Février 2008

In this Issue:

• Ron Ellis Award
  • Remarks from Professor Paul Weiler
  • Introduction Speech by David Brady
  • Speaking Notes by Ron Ellis
• Case Comments
• An Overview of Workers' Compensation

Volume 11, No. 4 - May/Mai 2007

In this Issue:

• The Fair Practices Commission - Administrative Fairness Benchmarks and Recent Issues - by Janice Sandomirsky
• To Hear or Not to Hear? An Employer's Workplace Safety and Insurance Guide to Noise-Induced Hearing Loss - by Luke T. Petrykowski
• Ask an Expert - by Michelle Bird
• Workers' Compensation Case Updates - by Michael Zacks

Volume 11, No. 3 - March/Mars 2007

In this Issue:

• Crossing the "Fault" Line:  A Review of the Ohio Supreme Court's Decision in Gross - by Michelle Bird and Laura Lunansky
• The Folly and Foe of Workplace Violence - by Luke T. Petrykowski 
• Recent Tribunal Caselaw on "In the Course of Employment" - by Sarah J. Atkinson 
• The Use of Epidemiological Evidence in the Workplace Safety and Insurance Litigation Process - by Luke T. Petrykowski 
• A Call for Nominations for the Ron Ellis Award
• Section Executive Nominations 2007-2008
• Motion to Terminate LSUC Certified Specialist Program – URGENT
• Fair Practices Commission Newsletter

Volume 11, No. 2 - January/Janvier 2007

In this Issue:

• Update on Paralegal Regulation - by Kevin Brown
• The Need for Employers' Due Diligence in an Experience-Rated Environment: A Discussion of Changes to the WSIB's Appeal System Practice & Procedures - by Lukasz T. Petrykowski
• The Road to Zero - by Susan Adams
• A Call for Nominations for the Ron Ellis Award

Volume 10, No. 4 - May/Mai 2006 

• Sword or Shield: An Employer's Guide to the Accident Cost Transfer Provisions under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 - by Lukasz Petrykowski  
• The WSIB's Early and Safe Return to Work Draft Policies: Usurping Law through Policy of Levelling Power Imbalance? - by Maryth Yachnin  
• Is the Historic Trade-off Unravelling? - by Michael Zacks
• Update: Two Judicial Reviews to End 2005, Marking the Continuation of the WSIAT's Consistent Record - by Tanya Zigomanis
• Tranchemontagne v. Ontario (Director, Disability Support Program): Can a tribunal decline to consider human rights legislation in its decisions? - by Wen-Ying Mark
• Workers' Compensation Update - by Michael Zacks  
• Taking the Pulse of Ontario's Administrative Justice System - April 20, 2006 - by Alec Farquhar  
• Call for Executive Nominations 2006-2007   
• Upcoming Program  
• Publications  
• Multimedia Products    
• Section Executive 2005-2006  

Volume 10, No. 3 - January/Janvier 2006

 

In this Issue:

• Ontario Introduces Paralegal Legislation - by Michael Zacks  
• A Review of the CAD-7 Experience Rating Program: Present and Future Considerations - by Lukasz Petrykowski  
• Is a deal a deal, and when is the WSIB a friend? - by Michael Zacks  
• Case Comment — West v. Ontario (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board) - by Michael Zacks
• Upcoming Program  
• 2006 Institute of Continuing Legal Education  
• Publications   
• Multimedia Products  
• Section Executive 2005-2006

Volume 10, No. 2 - November/Novembre 2005

 

In this Issue:

• Section Honours David Gorelle with Ron Ellis Award - by Rob Boswell  
• Editor's Comments - by Michael Zacks 
• Ron Ellis Speaking Notes WCAT/WSIAT 20th Anniversary Symposium  
• WSIAT Symposium - A Reflection on the First 20 Years - by Lois Cromarty  
• Presentation to the 20th Anniversary of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal - Why the Tribunal Matters? - by Linda Jolley  
• WSIAT 20th Anniversary Symposium - Why the Tribunal Matters? - by Michael Zacks 
• New 2006 Changes to the NEER Experience Rating Program - by Stephen C. Roberts  
• New Chair of Sections  
• Upcoming Program  
• 2006 Institute of Continuing Legal Education  
• Publications   
• Section Executive 2005-2006  

Volume 10, No. 1 - August/Août 2005

In this Issue:

• The McKenzie Case: Overriding Adjudicative Independence? - by Maryth Yachnin  
• Message from the Editor - by Michael Zacks  
• Workers' Compensation Court Cases Update - by Michael Zacks  
• Fair Practices Commission Newsletter 
• Upcoming Program  
• 2006 Institute of Continuing Legal Education  
• Publications   
• Section Executive 2005-2006

Volume 9, No. 2 - March/Mars 2005

In this Issue:

• Terrorism and Workers' Compensation - by Dan Revington
• Update on Mental Stress: Review of Recent WSIAT Jurisprudence - by Rob Boswell
• Role of Physicians in Workplace Safety & Insurance - by Alec Farquhar
• Case Comment - by Ann Somerville 
• WSIB Changes Appeal Time-Limit Rules - by Les Liversidge 
• Workers' Compensation Court Cases - by Michael Zacks 
• Legal, Policy and Business Considerations regarding Independent Operators under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 - by Lukasz Petrykowski 
• WSIB and Hepatitis C - by Suzanne Dajczak
• Let Your Voice Do the Typing: Voice-Recognition for the Busy Practitioner - by Leo Dillon 
• Upcoming Programs
• Section Executive 2004-2005

Volume 9, No. 1 - November/Novembre 2004

In this Issue:

• Presentation of the 2004 Ron Ellis Award to Marion Endicott
• 2004 Ron Ellis Award Presentation to Marion Endicott
• The Law Society Proposes Paralegal Regulation Scheme
• Message from the Editor
• 2004-2005 OBA Workers' Compensation Section Executive Bios

Volume 8, No. 3 - May/Mai 2004

In this Issue:

• WSIB Specialization - An Important Message from Your Executive
• WSIAT Decision Goes to the Ontario Court of Appeal
• Divisional Court Comments on the Relationship Between the Government Employees Compensation Act and the Workers' Compensation Act
• An Evening with the Chair and President of WSIB
• An Evening with the Minister of Labour - The Road Ahead in Workers' Compensation
• Current Developments in Occupational Health & Safety Prosecutions
• Case Comment on Burnett v. British Columbia (Workers' Compensation Board)
• A Commentary on the Resignation of Glen Wright, Former Chair and CEO of the Ontario WSIB
• A Review of Experience Rating

Volume 8, No. 2 - March/Mars 2004

In this Issue:

• Martin v. Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia - What does it mean for Ontario?
• An Evening with the Fair Practices Commissioner
• Where there is Smoke Sometimes there is Just More Smoke: A Comment on the WSIB and Environmental Tobacco Smoke (Second Hand Smoke)
• Workers' Compensation Court Cases Update
• Summary of Significant WSIAT Decisions for the Period of July 1, 2003 to December 30, 2003

Volume 8, No. 1 - November/Novembre 2003

In this Issue:

• Nick McCombie
• Ron Ellis Presents the Award
• Message from the Outgoing Chair
• Summary of Significant WSIAT Decisions for the Period April 1, 2003 through June 30, 2003
• Inside the WSIB's Regulatory Services Division
• Meet the Section Executive for 2003-2004

Volume 7, No. 3 - May/Mai 2003

In this Issue:

• Essentials of Workers' Compensation Law, Practice and Process
• Worker or Independent Operator
• Martin v. Nova Scotia (Workers' Compensation Board)
• Ross v. Michelin
• Iole Prinzo v. Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care
• Sutor v. Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
• Can a Worker Collect Benefits and Damages?
• Cross Country Update on Compensation Cases
• Highlights of Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal Decisions
• Upcoming Events

Volume 7, No. 2 - February/Février 2003

In this Issue:

• CPP and Workers' Compensation
• Does the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act Take Away My Client's Right to Sue?
• Bill 179 Changes to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act
• Recent Amendments to the British Columbia Workers' Compensation Legislation
• Case Summary: Bard et al v. Longevity Acrylics Inc. et al
• Cross County Update on Compensation Cases
• Highlights of Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal Decisions from May to December 2003
• Finding Your Way around the WSIAT Decision Summaries Database
• Upcoming Events

Volume 7, No. 1 - October 2002

In this Issue:

• Daniel S. Revington
• Upcoming Events
• What's New on Occupational Disease
• Message from the Chair
• Message from the Outgoing Chair
• Meet Your 2002-2003 Executive
• WSIB's CPP Policy Review
• Case Comment: Board States that a Worker's Co-operation in Early and Safe Return to Work Does Not Include Early and Safe Return to Work
• The "Blue Line Taxi" - Application for Judicial Review

Volume 6, No. 4 - May 2002

In this Issue:

• New Developments in the Law and Advocacy Before the WSIAT
• Entitlement Following Work Disruptions: A Response to the WSIB's Consultation Process
• Is Notice Required Before Benefits Are Suspended?
• Recent Tribunal Cases on the Application of Policy
• Internet Resources Available to Workers' Compensation Practitioners
• Highlights from WSIAT Decisions from March and April 2002
• Upcoming Event

Volume 6, No. 3 - April 2002

In this Issue:

• WSIB Issues Discussion Paper on Coverage Issues
• Entitlement following work disruptions: The Board's draft policy
• Useful Resources on the WSIB and WSIAT Websites
• A Shift on Injury: Michelin v. Richard Ross and the Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia
• WSIAT Decisions Highlights
• Upcoming Events

Volume 6, No. 2 - January 2002

In this Issue:

• Paralegals in Administrative Tribunals
• WSIB's Proposed Stress Policy
• WSIAT Update from Ian Strachan, Tribunal Chair
• Some Highlights from Tribunal Decisions in 2001
• Upcoming Events

Volume 6, No. 1 - October 2001

In this Issue:

• David Brady Honoured with Ron Ellis Award
• David Brady Accepts the Ron Ellis Award
• Message from the Outgoing Chair
• Message from the Incoming Chair
• Voluntary Registration Program at WSIB

Volume 5 - No. 2 - February 2001

In this Issue:

• Accommodating a Return to Work
• Ministry of Labour Tribunal Review
• Back to Work
• Jurisdictional Nightmares
• Case Comment: Brown v. Waldun Forest Products Ltd.
• When is an Apple really an Orange?
• Case Law Update: Prosecutions under the WSIA
• Workers' Compensation Section Executive 2000-2001