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Workers’ Compensation 101

Duration: 6 hours Prerequisites: None

This workshop introduces participants to the compensation system in Ontario, the history and principles of compensation legislation and third party rights of action.

Key definitions within the system are described, including:  worker, employer, accident, disablement, recurrence, secondary injuries, aggravation, occupational disease, stress and chronic pain.

Participants will learn:

  • Injury reporting;
  • How claims are filed;
  • The responsibilities of the workplace parties;
  • The role of medical professionals; and
  • Benefits and services available to injured and ill workers.

Information on the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), including time limits for dealing with issues are discussed and the process flow for claims and appeals are presented.

Core Courses

  • Level One: Rights and Obligations
  • Level Two: Benefits and Services
  • Level Three: Appeals and Dispute Resolution
  • Level Four: Return to Work
  • Level Five: Medical Orientation
  • Level Six: Occupational Disease

Topical Courses

  • Workplace Mental Health Injuries
  • Electronic Evidence
  • Workers’ Compensation 101
  • Return to Work 101
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Mental Health 101
  • Principles of Accommodation Law
  • Occupational Hearing Loss
  • Hearings in Writing

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