First Annual Workers’ Compensation Case Update – Interesting Cases from an Employer Side Perspective 10 octobre 2013 Sarah Atkinson On September 26, 2013 the OBA Workers’ Compensation Section had its first annual case update dinner program from both a worker side and employer side perspective. This article will focus on the cases discussed.
First Annual Workers’ Compensation Case Update – Interesting Cases from a Worker Side Perspective 09 octobre 2013 Sarah Atkinson On September 26, 2013 the OBA Workers’ Compensation Section had its first annual case update dinner program. This article will focus on the cases Joel Schwartz presented from a worker side perspective.
Becker v Ontario (Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal) 09 octobre 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 01 juillet 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 01 juillet 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 01 juillet 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 01 juillet 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 01 mai 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 01 mai 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 01 mai 2013 Dan Revington Ontario's workers' compensation community was saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Robert Elgie on April 3, 2013.