Becker v Ontario (Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal) October 09, 2013 Tara Ross This case, which was appealed all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada, demonstrates that the Courts will strike an application for judicial review when there has been unjustified delay.
Tips, Tricks & Tidbits – Writing Persuasive Submissions to WSIAT July 01, 2013 A new practitioner of WSIB law is about to embark on their first appeal to WSIAT. They contact you and ask for your advice on writing persuasive submissions to WSIAT. What is your response?
Message from Sarah Atkinson, Outgoing Section Chair July 01, 2013 Sarah Atkinson It has been a busy year for the Section as we presented four very successful and well-attended programs, made a number of submissions on important issues, and published four issues of the Section’s newsletter.
Current Issues in Workplace Safety and Insurance Law: Diagnosis, Analysis, and Resolution July 01, 2013 Alexander W. Farquhar, Karen E. Jacques On May 23rd the Workers’ Compensation Section hosted an informative program on current issues in workplace safety and insurance law. The program was co-chaired by Stephen C. Roberts, McTague Law Firm LLP, and Dan Revington, General Counsel, WSIAT.
Ron Ellis Award - Honouring Eleanor Smith July 01, 2013 Dan Revington On June 19th, a large crowd from the injured worker, employer and neutral communities gathered to celebrate the presentation of the Ron Ellis Award to WSIAT Vice-Chair Eleanor Smith.
No Short Cuts May 01, 2013 Hena Singh Employers Are Unable to Rely on Insurance Company or WSIB Investigations to Fulfill Their Obligation to Investigate Workplace Harassment and/or Violence Issues
Treating Physicians and Company Physicians Working Together To Assess Restrictions and Consider Accommodation Needs May 01, 2013 Karen E. Jacques Many times, when a worker is ready to attempt a Return to Work but will require accommodations, on a temporary or permanent basis, the guidance of the treating health care...
The Passing of a Giant: Dr. Robert Elgie 1929 - 2013 May 01, 2013 Dan Revington Ontario's workers' compensation community was saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Robert Elgie on April 3, 2013.
Honesty is the Best Policy: A Primer on WSIB Prosecutions May 01, 2013 Ken Stuebing On February 21, a full house of workers compensation practitioners took a gateway into the complex world of regulatory prosecutions under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act.
Navigating the New WSIB Appeals System May 01, 2013 Cezanne Charlebois On Friday March 1, 2013 the Workers' Compensation Section of the OBA hosted a very informative webinar which was attended by over 174 participants, to hear a panel of four experts...