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SUMMARY:Principles of Accommodation Law - In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Principles of Accommodation Law In-Person Training 2023\, One-Day Model\nWith a focus on the protected ground of disability and the social area of employment\, this workshop will advance a participant’s understanding of human rights legislation. We will explore definitions of discrimination\, outline the requirements for requesting and responding to accommodation needs\, and examine what constitutes “undue hardship.” \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER:  September 15\, 2023. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.\nCost: $149.00. Register before August 20 to get a $20.00 discount! \n \n  \nPREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY: \nCourse numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee. \nPrevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages\, non-refundable travel\, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course\, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge. \nPREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY: \nPrevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations\, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you. \nInformation provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/principles-of-accommodation-law-in-person-2/
LOCATION:IBEW Hall 353 -Toronto\, 1377 Lawrence Ave.\, E.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Principles of Accommodation Law
ORGANIZER;CN="Francis Pineda":MAILTO:fpineda@preventionlink.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231004
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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Basic - In-Person
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT!\n\nPrevention Link\, on behalf of the Mental Health Commission of Canada\, is proud to offer this two-day course\, which gives participants the skills to provide assistance to a person who has a mental health problem or is experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as physical first aid is administered to an injured person before professional medical care can be offered\, mental health first aid will help to bridge a gap in treatment. **Participants must be present for the full length of the course in order to be certified.**\n\nDetails\nWednesday\, October 4 & Thursday\, October 5\, 2023\n9 A.M. to 5 P.M.\nOFL Classroom at 895 Don Mills Road\, Toronto\, ON\nDeadline to register: September 20\, 2023\nCost includes HST\, course material\, guided instruction\, certificate of completion\, lunch.\nSpaces are limited.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/mental-health-first-aid-basic-in-person/
LOCATION:OFL Classrooms\, 895 Don Mills Road\, Suite 600\, Tower Two\, Toronto\, ON\, M3C 1W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Mental Health First Aid
ORGANIZER;CN="Francis Pineda":MAILTO:fpineda@preventionlink.ca
GEO:43.721861;-79.3366621
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SUMMARY:Workplace Mental Health Injuries - In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Workplace Mental Health Injuries In-Person Training 2023\, One-Day Model\nPrevention Link’s Workplace Mental Health Injuries workshop is ideal for workers’ compensation representatives who have some case work experience and are looking to gain more knowledge on mental health injury claims. \nIt will provide participants with a better understanding of mental health and illness\, stigma and discrimination\, how conditions are diagnosed\, and common treatment options. \nIt explores: \n» Which mental health injuries may be covered by WSIB;\n» How such claims are adjudicated (policy and law); and\n» Legal principles\, case law examples\, and relevant resources. \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER:  September 28\, 2023.  There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.\nCost: $149.00. Register before September 5 to get a $20.00 discount! \n \n  \nPREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY: \nCourse numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee. \nPrevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages\, non-refundable travel\, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course\, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge. \nPREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY: \nPrevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations\, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you. \nInformation provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/workplace-mental-health-injuries-in-person/
LOCATION:OFL Classrooms\, 895 Don Mills Road\, Suite 600\, Tower Two\, Toronto\, ON\, M3C 1W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workplace Mental Health Injuries
ORGANIZER;CN="Francis Pineda":MAILTO:fpineda@preventionlink.ca
GEO:43.721861;-79.3366621
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231028
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SUMMARY:Level 5 Medical Orientation - In-Person
DESCRIPTION:The fifth of six core certification courses offered within Prevention Link’s core curriculum is an advanced course designed to assist participants in understanding medical terminology\, anatomy\, diagnostic testing and surgical procedures in order to interpret information in Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) files. \nParticipants will be exposed to medical terminology and human anatomy with attention to the different skeletal and organ systems. \nSpecial focus will be placed on:\nCommon occupational injuries and disorders such as chronic pain and fibromyalgia;\nMental stress related injuries;\nWSIB policies relating to traumatic stress\, psychotraumatic disability and behaviour disorders;\nThe legislative authority for health care and the relevant WSIB policies;\nEvidence based medicine\, medical specialists and Ontario standards in conjunction with specific treatment modalities;\nMedical records\, independent medical examinations and the use of OHCOW services; and\nAdvantages and disadvantages of diagnostic testing used to determine workplace Injuries and some surgical procedures. \nDETAILS\nThis course will take place on October 22-27\, 2023 at Bayview Wildwood Resort.\nSunday Class Time is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. \nRegistration Deadline EXTENDED until October 10\, 2023.\nRegister before September 25 for $50 off!\nCost: $1\,995.00. Cost is based on single-occupancy room and meal plan. \nPrerequisites: Level 1 and Level 2 ONLY this time! \n \n  \nPREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY: \nCourse numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee. \nPrevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages\, non-refundable travel\, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course\, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge. \nPREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY: \nPrevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations\, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you. \nInformation provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/level-5-medical-orientation-in-person-2/
LOCATION:Bayview Wildwood Conference Centre\, Port Stanton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Level Five: Medical Orientation
ORGANIZER;CN="Francis Pineda":MAILTO:fpineda@preventionlink.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231028
DTSTAMP:20260403T142313
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UID:11202-1697932800-1698451199@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Level 3 Appeals & Dispute Resolution - In-Person
DESCRIPTION:LEVEL 3 IN-PERSON TRAINING: WORKER ADVOCATE EDITION\nSOLD OUT! Scroll down to get on the waiting list. \nAn interactive and analytical course\, Prevention Link has developed a holistic and intuitive course meant to build participants into mock hearing settings. Using case file examples and mock hearings\, this intensive course will provide participants with the practical skills to prepare and present oral hearings before the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board as well as the Workplace Safety and Insurance and Appeals Tribunal. \nWe will examine reviewing of the file; gathering additional evidence; researching law; policy and precedent; preparation of witnesses; and questioning\, cross-questioning and re-direct at a hearing. \nPrerequisites required for this course: Level 1 & Level 2 \nThis course will take place on October 22-27\, 2023 at Bayview Wildwood Resort.\nSunday Class Time is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. \nRegistration Deadline: October 2\, 2023. Register before August 1 for $50 off!\nCost: $1\,995.00. Cost is based on single-occupancy room and meal plan. \n \n \n  \n  \nPREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY: \nCourse numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee. \nPrevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages\, non-refundable travel\, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course\, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge. \nPREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY: \nPrevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations\, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you. \nInformation provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/level-3-appeals-dispute-resolution-in-person/
LOCATION:Bayview Wildwood Conference Centre\, Port Stanton\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Level Three: Appeals and Dispute Resolution
ORGANIZER;CN="Francis Pineda":MAILTO:fpineda@preventionlink.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231106
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SUMMARY:KDLC Eastern Ontario Labour Education Fall 2023 Health and Safety/WSIB Activist School
DESCRIPTION:The Kingston & District Labour Council’s Eastern Ontario Labour Health & Safety/Worker Compensation Educationals will be offering the following courses for Fall 2023. The school will be hosted at the Isaiah Tubbs Resort and Conference Centre in Picton\, Ontario\, on November 1-5\, 2023. Registration deadline is October 13\, 2023. \nCOURSES OFFERED (all 30 Hours except where noted):\n\n1. WHSC Level 1 Basic Occupational Health & Safety Awareness | No prerequisite\n2. WHSC Level  2 Committees (Provincial) | Prerequisite: WHSC Level 1\n3. Prevention Link – WSIB Level 1: Rights and Obligations and Level 2: Benefits and Services | No prerequisite\n4. Prevention Link – WSIB Topical Workshops (Return to Work 101\, Hearings in Writing\, and Workplace Mental Health Injuries) | No prerequisite\n5. Psychological Health and Safety | No prerequisite\n\nThe first 10 Young Workers (30 and under) registered and paid will receive $100 scholarship.\nDeadline for paid registration: October 13\, 2023. \nWatch a video about the school:
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/kdlc-eastern-ontario-labour-education-fall-2023/
LOCATION:Isaiah Tubbs Conference Centre\, RR 1\, West Lake Road\, \, Picton\, Ontario\, K0K 2T0 \, Canada
CATEGORIES:Hearings in Writing,Level One: Rights and Obligations,Level Two: Benefits and Services,Return to Work 101,Workplace Mental Health Injuries
ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern Ontario Labour Council":MAILTO:kdlceducation@gmail.com
GEO:44.0007985;-77.1519176
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231107T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231107T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142313
CREATED:20230714T155349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T164743Z
UID:12505-1699347600-1699360200@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Mental Health 101\, Mindfulness & Challenges in Life & Self Care - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:DEADLINE TO REGISTER EXTENDED UNTIL OCTOBER 26\, 2023 \nMental Health Matters \nA 2019 survey of working Canadians revealed that 75% of respondents would be reluctant – or would refuse – to disclose a mental illness to an employer or co-worker. \nTop reasons for this reluctance were:\n» the belief that there is stigma around mental illness\,\n» not wanting to be treated differently or judged\, and\n» being afraid of negative consequences\, such as losing one’s job. \nHowever\, 76% of respondents stated that they themselves would be completely comfortable with and supportive of a colleague with a mental illness. \nFacilitated by Registered Nurse Wendy Stanyon\, Associate Professor at the Ontario Tech University\, Prevention Link is hosting an 1/2-day workshop created for basic training for Mental Health in the workplace and conversations around destigmatization. \nDetails\nTuesday\, November 7\, 2023\n$99.00 | Toronto\, ON\nVIRTUAL CLASS | 9 AM to 12:30 PM\n\nRegister before October 9\, 2023 to get a $20.00 discount!\nCost includes HST\, course material\, certificate of completion.\nIf you require financial assistance\, email info@preventionlink.ca for an available bursary (limited quantity available). \n 
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/mental-health-101-mindfulness-challenges-in-life-self-care-6/
CATEGORIES:Mental Health 101
ORGANIZER;CN="Francis Pineda":MAILTO:fpineda@preventionlink.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231213
DTSTAMP:20260403T142313
CREATED:20230112T154033Z
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UID:11535-1701129600-1702425599@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Level 1 Rights and Obligations - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Level 1 Virtual Training 2023\, Two-Week Model\nExplore your rights & obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 12 hours of self-paced modules\, with presentations\, videos\, discussions\, quizzes\, and Prevention Link team there to support you to make this important online training very interesting. Who should attend: WSIB representatives\, Workers’ Compensation activists\, RTW specialists\, union leadership and union stewards\, H&S representatives and activists\, supervisors and employers\, young workers. \nCourse Overview:\n» History & Principles of Workers’ Compensation\n» Types of Injuries and Illnesses\n» Reporting an Injury and Filing a Claim\n» Legal Tests for Entitlement \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER:  November 14\, 2023.  There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.\nCost: $449.00. Register before October 16 to get $40.00 discount! \n \n  \nPREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY: \nCourse numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee. \nPrevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages\, non-refundable travel\, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course\, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge. \nPREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY: \nPrevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations\, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you. \nInformation provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/level-1-rights-and-obligations-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Level One: Rights and Obligations
ORGANIZER;CN="Francis Pineda":MAILTO:fpineda@preventionlink.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240215
DTSTAMP:20260403T142313
CREATED:20230921T153423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T183449Z
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SUMMARY:Level 2 Benefits and Services - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Level 2 Virtual Training 2024\, Two-Week Model\nExplore your benefits & services under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 12 hours of self-paced modules\, which include presentations\, videos\, discussions\, and our Prevention Link team will be there to support you in making this important online training valuable and engaging. Who should attend: WSIB representatives\, Workers’ Compensation activists\, RTW specialists\, union leadership and union stewards\, H&S representatives and activists\, supervisors and employers\, young workers. \nCourse Overview:\n» Regulation & Policy\n» Benefits & Services\n» Funding the System\n» Professional Responsibilities\n» Calculation of Benefits \nThree 2-hour virtual meetings are required:\nJanuary 31 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.\nFebruary 7 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.\nFebruary 14 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m. \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER:  January 16\, 2024.  There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.\nCost: $449.00. Register before December 20\, 2023\, to get $40.00 discount!\nPrerequisite: Level 1 \n \nPREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY: \nCourse numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee. \nPrevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages\, non-refundable travel\, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course\, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge. \nPREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY: \nPrevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations\, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you. \nInformation provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/level-2-benefits-and-services-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Level Two: Benefits and Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Francis Pineda":MAILTO:fpineda@preventionlink.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240214
DTSTAMP:20260403T142313
CREATED:20230921T154119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T184256Z
UID:12839-1707782400-1707868799@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Return to Work 101 - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Return to Work 101 Virtual Training 2024\, One-Day Model\nThe objective of this course is to provide participants with the tools to develop strategies to assist workers with disabilities\, individually and collectively; and return them to long-term healthy and productive employment. The course will review noteworthy case law and Human Rights legislation. Who should take this course: All workers are welcome! Union and employer leadership encouraged! \nThere are 6 self-paced hours of independent learning. \nTwo virtual mandatory meetings:\nFebruary 13 » 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.\nFebruary 13 » 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER:  January 29\, 2024.  There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.\nCost: $129.00. Register before January 9 to get a $20.00 discount! \n \nPREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY: \nCourse numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee. \nPrevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages\, non-refundable travel\, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course\, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge. \nPREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY: \nPrevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations\, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you. \nInformation provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/return-to-work-101-virtual-8/
CATEGORIES:Return to Work 101
ORGANIZER;CN="Francis Pineda":MAILTO:fpineda@preventionlink.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240215
DTSTAMP:20260403T142313
CREATED:20230921T154339Z
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SUMMARY:Principles of Accommodation Law - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Principles of Accommodation Law Virtual Training 2024\, One-Day Model\nWith a focus on the protected ground of disability and the social area of employment\, this workshop will advance a participant’s understanding of human rights legislation. We will explore definitions of discrimination\, outline the requirements for requesting and responding to accommodation needs\, and examine what constitutes “undue hardship.” \nLearn from the comfort of your own home with the support of the Prevention Link Team! \nTwo virtual mandatory meetings:\nFebruary 14 » 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.\nFebruary 14 » 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER:  January 30\, 2024. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.\nCost: $129.00. Register before January 10 to get a $20.00 discount! \n \nPREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY: \nCourse numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee. \nPrevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages\, non-refundable travel\, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course\, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge. \nPREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY: \nPrevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations\, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you. \nInformation provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/principles-of-accommodation-law-virtual-7/
CATEGORIES:Principles of Accommodation Law
ORGANIZER;CN="Francis Pineda":MAILTO:fpineda@preventionlink.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240216
DTSTAMP:20260403T142313
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T185600Z
UID:12843-1707955200-1708041599@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Hearings in Writing - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Hearings in Writing Virtual Training 2024\, One-Day Model\nThis workshop will help participants understand the goals and challenges of legal submission writing and how to address them. In accordance with the WSIB’s Practice and Procedures and with WSIAT’s Practice Directions\, participants will learn how to organize and structure submissions to be clear and reader focused. Using various outlines and templates\, the traditional structure of a submission is examined with attention given to strategies and guidelines to produce an effective written hearing submission. Participants will explore making facts and law persuasive and the technical components of writing\, including referring to and attaching documents and a professional format will be reviewed. \nTwo virtual mandatory meetings:\nFebruary 15 » 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.\nFebruary 15 » 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER:  January 31\, 2024.  There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.\nCost: $129.00. Register before January 11 to get a $20.00 discount! \n \nPREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY: \nCourse numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee. \nPrevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages\, non-refundable travel\, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course\, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge. \nPREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY: \nPrevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations\, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you. \nInformation provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/hearings-in-writing-virtual-7/
CATEGORIES:Hearings in Writing
ORGANIZER;CN="Francis Pineda":MAILTO:fpineda@preventionlink.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240307
DTSTAMP:20260403T142313
CREATED:20230921T155310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T190421Z
UID:12849-1708473600-1709769599@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Level 1 Rights and Obligations - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Level 1 Virtual Training 2024\, Two-Week Model\nExplore your rights & obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 12 hours of self-paced modules\, with presentations\, videos\, discussions\, quizzes\, and Prevention Link team there to support you to make this important online training very interesting. Who should attend: WSIB representatives\, Workers’ Compensation activists\, RTW specialists\, union leadership and union stewards\, H&S representatives and activists\, supervisors and employers\, young workers. \nCourse Overview:\n» History & Principles of Workers’ Compensation\n» Types of Injuries and Illnesses\n» Reporting an Injury and Filing a Claim\n» Legal Tests for Entitlement \nThree 2-hour virtual meetings are required:\nFebruary 21 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.\nFebruary 28 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.\nMarch 6 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m. \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER:  February 6\, 2024.  There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.\nCost: $449.00. Register before January 10 to get $40.00 discount! \n \nPREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY: \nCourse numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee. \nPrevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages\, non-refundable travel\, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course\, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge. \nPREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY: \nPrevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations\, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you. \nInformation provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/level-1-rights-and-obligations-virtual-2/
CATEGORIES:Level One: Rights and Obligations
ORGANIZER;CN="Francis Pineda":MAILTO:fpineda@preventionlink.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240326T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142313
CREATED:20230921T160344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T191327Z
UID:12851-1711443600-1711470600@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Workers’ Compensation 101 - In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Workers’ Compensation 101 In-Person Training 2024\, One-Day Model\n\nThis workshop introduces participants to the compensation system in Ontario\, the history and principles of compensation legislation and third party rights of action.\n\n\nKey definitions within the system are described\, including:  worker\, employer\, accident\, disablement\, recurrence\, secondary injuries\, aggravation\, occupational disease\, stress and chronic pain. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nInjury reporting;\nHow claims are filed;\nThe responsibilities of the workplace parties;\nThe role of medical professionals; and\nBenefits and services available to injured and ill workers.\n\nInformation 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. \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER:  March 11\, 2024.  There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.\nCost: $149.00. Register before February 13 to get a $20.00 discount! \n \nPREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY: \nCourse numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee. \nPrevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages\, non-refundable travel\, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course\, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge. \nPREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY: \nPrevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations\, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you. \nInformation provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/workers-compensation-101-in-person/
LOCATION:OFL Classrooms\, 895 Don Mills Road\, Suite 600\, Tower Two\, Toronto\, ON\, M3C 1W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workers's Compensation 101
ORGANIZER;CN="Francis Pineda":MAILTO:fpineda@preventionlink.ca
GEO:43.721861;-79.3366621
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240327T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142313
CREATED:20230921T160922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T140228Z
UID:12859-1711530000-1711557000@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Return to Work 101 - In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Return to Work 101 In-Person Training 2024\, One-Day Model\nThe objective of this course is to provide participants with the tools to develop strategies to assist workers with disabilities\, individually and collectively; and return them to long-term healthy and productive employment. The course will review noteworthy case law and Human Rights legislation. Who should take this course: All workers are welcome! Union and employer leadership encouraged! \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER:  March 13\, 2024. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.\nCost: $149.00. Register before February 26 to get a $20.00 discount! \n \n  \nPREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY: \nCourse numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee. \nPrevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages\, non-refundable travel\, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course\, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge. \nPREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY: \nPrevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations\, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you. \nInformation provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/return-to-work-101-in-person-2/
LOCATION:IBEW Hall 353 -Toronto\, 1377 Lawrence Ave.\, E.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Return to Work 101
ORGANIZER;CN="Francis Pineda":MAILTO:fpineda@preventionlink.ca
GEO:43.7407367;-79.3184768
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240328T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142313
CREATED:20230921T161403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T192352Z
UID:12861-1711616400-1711643400@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Principles of Accommodation Law - In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Principles of Accommodation Law In-Person Training 2024\, One-Day Model\nWith a focus on the protected ground of disability and the social area of employment\, this workshop will advance a participant’s understanding of human rights legislation. We will explore definitions of discrimination\, outline the requirements for requesting and responding to accommodation needs\, and examine what constitutes “undue hardship.” \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER:  March 14\, 2024. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.\nCost: $149.00. Register before February 27 to get a $20.00 discount!
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/principles-of-accommodation-law-in-person/
LOCATION:OFL Classrooms\, 895 Don Mills Road\, Suite 600\, Tower Two\, Toronto\, ON\, M3C 1W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Principles of Accommodation Law
ORGANIZER;CN="Francis Pineda":MAILTO:fpineda@preventionlink.ca
GEO:43.721861;-79.3366621
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240419
DTSTAMP:20260403T142313
CREATED:20230921T161807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T193358Z
UID:12863-1712188800-1713484799@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Level 2 Benefits and Services - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Level 2 Virtual Training 2024\, Two-Week Model\nExplore your benefits & services under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 12 hours of self-paced modules\, which include presentations\, videos\, discussions\, and our Prevention Link team will be there to support you in making this important online training valuable and engaging. Who should attend: WSIB representatives\, Workers’ Compensation activists\, RTW specialists\, union leadership and union stewards\, H&S representatives and activists\, supervisors and employers\, young workers. \nCourse Overview:\n» Regulation & Policy\n» Benefits & Services\n» Funding the System\n» Professional Responsibilities\n» Calculation of Benefits \nThree 2-hour virtual meetings are required:\nApril 4 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.\nApril 11 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.\nApril 18 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m. \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER:  March 21\, 2024.  There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.\nCost: $449.00. Register before February 29 to get $40.00 discount!\nPrerequisite: Level 1 \n \nPREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY: \nCourse numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee. \nPrevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages\, non-refundable travel\, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course\, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge. \nPREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY: \nPrevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations\, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you. \nInformation provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/level-2-benefits-and-services-virtual-2/
CATEGORIES:Level Two: Benefits and Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Francis Pineda":MAILTO:fpineda@preventionlink.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240422
DTSTAMP:20260403T142313
CREATED:20240109T164646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T164849Z
UID:13164-1713225600-1713743999@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Eastern Ontario Labour Education Spring 2024 Health & Safety/WSIB Educational
DESCRIPTION:2024 Spring Eastern Ontario Health and Safety Labour Education at Isaiah Tubbs Resort\, West Lake\, Picton\, ON *Scholarships available* \nApril 16 or 17 April through to April 21\, 2024\nExcept for Course #4\, which starts Tuesday\, April 16\, 2024\, all courses begin on the evening of Wednesday\, April 17\, 2024 immediately following the opening assembly at 7:30 pm (you must attend). Classes are held from 8:30 am to 5 pm from Thursday onward\, except Sunday when they are from 9 am to noon. Please note there may be evening course work and general sessions which you may be required to attend.\nDeadline for paid registration: March 22\, 2024. \nCOURSES OFFERED (All courses offered are 30 hours except Course #4\, which is 36 hours):\n\nWHSC Level 1 Basic Occupational Health & Safety Awareness | No prerequisite\nWHSC Level  2 Committees (Provincial) | Prerequisite: WHSC Level 1\nPrevention Link – WSIB Level 1: Rights and Obligations and Level 2: Benefits and Services | No prerequisite\nPrevention Link – WSIB Level 3: Appeals and Dispute Resolution | Level 1 and Level 2 are prerequisites\nOrganizing to Build Solidarity with Racialized Injured Workers | No prerequisite\nPsychological Health and Safety in the Workplace | No prerequisite\n\n  \nWatch a video about the school:
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/eastern-ontario-labour-education-april2024/
LOCATION:Isaiah Tubbs Conference Centre\, RR 1\, West Lake Road\, \, Picton\, Ontario\, K0K 2T0 \, Canada
CATEGORIES:Level One: Rights and Obligations,Level Three: Appeals and Dispute Resolution,Level Two: Benefits and Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern Ontario Labour Council":MAILTO:kdlceducation@gmail.com
GEO:44.0007985;-77.1519176
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTSTAMP:20260403T142313
CREATED:20230921T162137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T143635Z
UID:12865-1714435200-1714521599@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Return to Work 101 - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Return to Work 101 Virtual Training 2024\, One-Day Model\nThe objective of this course is to provide participants with the tools to develop strategies to assist workers with disabilities\, individually and collectively; and return them to long-term healthy and productive employment. The course will review noteworthy case law and Human Rights legislation. Who should take this course: All workers are welcome! Union and employer leadership encouraged! \nThere are 6 self-paced hours of independent learning. \nTwo virtual mandatory meetings:\nApril 30 » 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.\nApril 30 » 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER:  April 16\, 2024.  There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.\nCost: $129.00. Register before March 29 to get a $20.00 discount! \n \nPREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY: \nCourse numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee. \nPrevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages\, non-refundable travel\, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course\, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge. \nPREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY: \nPrevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations\, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you. \nInformation provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/return-to-work-101-virtual-9/
CATEGORIES:Return to Work 101
ORGANIZER;CN="Francis Pineda":MAILTO:fpineda@preventionlink.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240502
DTSTAMP:20260403T142313
CREATED:20230921T162546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T194247Z
UID:12867-1714521600-1714607999@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Principles of Accommodation Law - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Principles of Accommodation Law Virtual Training 2024\, One-Day Model\nWith a focus on the protected ground of disability and the social area of employment\, this workshop will advance a participant’s understanding of human rights legislation. We will explore definitions of discrimination\, outline the requirements for requesting and responding to accommodation needs\, and examine what constitutes “undue hardship.” \nLearn from the comfort of your own home with the support of the Prevention Link Team! \nTwo virtual mandatory meetings:\nMay 1 » 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.\nMay 1 » 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER:  April 17\, 2024. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.\nCost: $129.00. Register before March 30 to get a $20.00 discount! \n \nPREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY: \nCourse numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee. \nPrevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages\, non-refundable travel\, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course\, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge. \nPREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY: \nPrevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations\, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you. \nInformation provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/principles-of-accommodation-law-virtual-8/
CATEGORIES:Principles of Accommodation Law
ORGANIZER;CN="Francis Pineda":MAILTO:fpineda@preventionlink.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240531
DTSTAMP:20260403T142313
CREATED:20230921T163041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T194937Z
UID:12872-1715817600-1717113599@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Level 1 Rights and Obligations - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Level 1 Virtual Training 2024\, Two-Week Model\nExplore your rights & obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 12 hours of self-paced modules\, with presentations\, videos\, discussions\, quizzes\, and Prevention Link team there to support you to make this important online training very interesting. Who should attend: WSIB representatives\, Workers’ Compensation activists\, RTW specialists\, union leadership and union stewards\, H&S representatives and activists\, supervisors and employers\, young workers. \nCourse Overview:\n» History & Principles of Workers’ Compensation\n» Types of Injuries and Illnesses\n» Reporting an Injury and Filing a Claim\n» Legal Tests for Entitlement \nThree 2-hour virtual meetings are required:\nMay 16 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.\nMay 23 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.\nMay 30 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m. \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER:  May 2\, 2024.  There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.\nCost: $449.00. Register before April 17 to get $40.00 discount! \n \nPREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY: \nCourse numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee. \nPrevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages\, non-refundable travel\, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course\, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge. \nPREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY: \nPrevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations\, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you. \nInformation provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/level-1-rights-and-obligations-virtual-3/
CATEGORIES:Level One: Rights and Obligations
ORGANIZER;CN="Francis Pineda":MAILTO:fpineda@preventionlink.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240523T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T142313
CREATED:20230921T162830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T195955Z
UID:12870-1716454800-1716483600@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Workplace Mental Health Injuries - In-Person
DESCRIPTION:Workplace Mental Health Injuries In-Person Training 2024\, One-Day Model\nPrevention Link’s Workplace Mental Health Injuries workshop is ideal for workers’ compensation representatives who have some case work experience and are looking to gain more knowledge on mental health injury claims. \nIt will provide participants with a better understanding of mental health and illness\, stigma and discrimination\, how conditions are diagnosed\, and common treatment options. \nIt explores: \n» Which mental health injuries may be covered by WSIB;\n» How such claims are adjudicated (policy and law); and\n» Legal principles\, case law examples\, and relevant resources. \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER:  May 9\, 2024.  There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.\nCost: $149.00. Register before April 20 to get a $20.00 discount! \n \n  \nPREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY: \nCourse numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee. \nPrevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages\, non-refundable travel\, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course\, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge. \nPREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY: \nPrevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations\, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you. \nInformation provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/workplace-mental-health-injuries-in-person-2/
LOCATION:OFL Classrooms\, 895 Don Mills Road\, Suite 600\, Tower Two\, Toronto\, ON\, M3C 1W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workplace Mental Health Injuries
ORGANIZER;CN="Francis Pineda":MAILTO:fpineda@preventionlink.ca
GEO:43.721861;-79.3366621
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240605
DTSTAMP:20260403T142313
CREATED:20240410T155237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T164436Z
UID:13357-1717459200-1717545599@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Workers’ Compensation 101 - IN-PERSON
DESCRIPTION:Workers’ Compensation 101 In-Person Training 2024\, One-Day Model\n\nThis workshop introduces participants to the compensation system in Ontario\, the history and principles of compensation legislation and third party rights of action.\n\n\nKey definitions within the system are described\, including:  worker\, employer\, accident\, disablement\, recurrence\, secondary injuries\, aggravation\, occupational disease\, stress and chronic pain. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nInjury reporting;\nHow claims are filed;\nThe responsibilities of the workplace parties;\nThe role of medical professionals; and\nBenefits and services available to injured and ill workers.\n\nInformation 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. \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER:  May 21\, 2024.  There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.\nCost: $149.00. Register before May 7 to get a $20.00 discount! \n \nPREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY: \nCourse numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee. \nPrevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages\, non-refundable travel\, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course\, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge. \nPREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY: \nPrevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations\, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you. \nInformation provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/workers-compensation-101-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Workers's Compensation 101
ORGANIZER;CN="Francis Pineda":MAILTO:fpineda@preventionlink.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240606
DTSTAMP:20260403T142313
CREATED:20240410T181109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T183211Z
UID:13369-1717545600-1717631999@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Return to Work 101 - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Return to Work 101 Virtual Training\, June 5\, 2024\, One-Day Model\nThe objective of this course is to provide participants with the tools to develop strategies to assist workers with disabilities\, individually and collectively; and return them to long-term healthy and productive employment. The course will review noteworthy case law and Human Rights legislation. Who should take this course: All workers are welcome! Union and employer leadership encouraged! \nThere are 6 self-paced hours of independent learning. \nTwo virtual mandatory meetings:\nJune 5 » 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.\nJune 5 » 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER:  May 22\, 2024.  There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.\nCost: $129.00. Register before May 8 to get a $20.00 discount! \n \nPREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY: \nCourse numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee. \nPrevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages\, non-refundable travel\, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course\, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge. \nPREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY: \nPrevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations\, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you. \nInformation provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/return-to-work-101-virtual-10/
CATEGORIES:Return to Work 101
ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole Brayiannis":MAILTO:nbrayiannis@preventionlink.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240607
DTSTAMP:20260403T142313
CREATED:20240412T132129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T132129Z
UID:13378-1717632000-1717718399@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Principles of Accommodation Law - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Principles of Accommodation Law Virtual Training June 6\, 2024\, One-Day Model\nWith a focus on the protected ground of disability and the social area of employment\, this workshop will advance a participant’s understanding of human rights legislation. We will explore definitions of discrimination\, outline the requirements for requesting and responding to accommodation needs\, and examine what constitutes “undue hardship.” \nLearn from the comfort of your own home with the support of the Prevention Link Team! \nTwo virtual mandatory meetings:\nJune 6 » 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.\nJune 6 » 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER:  May 23\, 2024. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.\nCost: $129.00. Register before May 9 to get a $20.00 discount! \n \nPREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY: \nCourse numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee. \nPrevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages\, non-refundable travel\, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course\, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge. \nPREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY: \nPrevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations\, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you. \nInformation provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/principles-of-accommodation-law-virtual-9/
CATEGORIES:Principles of Accommodation Law
ORGANIZER;CN="Francis Pineda":MAILTO:fpineda@preventionlink.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240628
DTSTAMP:20260403T142313
CREATED:20240412T152714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T131340Z
UID:13384-1718236800-1719532799@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Level 2 Benefits and Services - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Level 2 Virtual Training June 13-27\, 2024 (Two-Week Model)\nExplore your benefits & services under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. There are 12 hours of self-paced modules\, which include presentations\, videos\, discussions\, and our Prevention Link team will be there to support you in making this important online training valuable and engaging. Who should attend: WSIB representatives\, Workers’ Compensation activists\, RTW specialists\, union leadership and union stewards\, H&S representatives and activists\, supervisors and employers\, young workers. \nCourse Overview:\n» Regulation & Policy\n» Benefits & Services\n» Funding the System\n» Professional Responsibilities\n» Calculation of Benefits \nThree 2-hour virtual meetings are required:\nJune 13 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.\nJune 20 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m.\nJune 27 » 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m. \nDEADLINE TO REGISTER:  May 30\, 2024.  There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course.\nCost: $449.00. Register before May 16 to get $40.00 discount!\nPrerequisite: Level 1 \n \nPREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY: \nCourse numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee. \nPrevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages\, non-refundable travel\, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course\, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge. \nPREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY: \nPrevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations\, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you. \nInformation provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/level-2-benefits-and-services-virtual-3/
CATEGORIES:Level Two: Benefits and Services
ORGANIZER;CN="Francis Pineda":MAILTO:fpineda@preventionlink.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240720
DTSTAMP:20260403T142313
CREATED:20240506T143329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T151738Z
UID:13465-1720915200-1721433599@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:CLC Ontario Summer School 2024 IN-PERSON
DESCRIPTION:Canadian Labour Congress Ontario Summer School 2024 \nDate: Sunday\, July 14 to Friday\, July 19 2024 \nWhere: McMaster University in Hamilton \nPrevention Link offers a new course\, Psychological Health & Safety & Return to Work.  \nMental illness is a leading cause of disability in Canada and workplaces that have a strong commitment to psychological health and safety\, demonstrated by the behaviours of the workplace\, have more success in Return to Work (RTW). \nThis training provides participants with the resources and tools to develop strategies to assist workers with disabilities\, individually and collectively\, and support return to healthy and productive employment. \nWho should attend: WSIB and Benefits Representatives\, RTW Specialists\, Health and Safety Representatives\, Human Resources\, Workplace Leadership and Union Stewards. \nPrerequisites: None \nTo register for  a course: https://canadianlabour.ca/schools/who-we-are/labour-education/regional-schools/schools/clc-ontario-summer-school-2023/ \n \n 
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/clc-ontario-summer-school-2024-in-person/
ORGANIZER;CN="Ontario Region of the Canadian Labour Congress":MAILTO:ontario@clc-ctc.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240720
DTSTAMP:20260403T142313
CREATED:20240422T201653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T185241Z
UID:13438-1721001600-1721433599@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Niagara Regional Labour Council 2024 Health & Safety/ WSIB Educational in-person
DESCRIPTION:Niagara Regional Labour Council Health and Safety/WSIB Educational\nJuly 15\, 2024 at 9:00 AM – July 19\, 2024 at 5:00 PM EST \nBest Western St.Catharines \n2 North Service Rd \nSt.Catharines\, Ontario \nL2N 2G9 \nPrevention Link courses offered\nLevel 1: Rights & Obligations:  Provides an overview of Ontario’s compensation system\, the development of legislation and the general principles of the system. Worker and employer obligations\, roles and responsibilities with respect to work reintegration are covered. The WSIB work reintegration policies are discussed and the new direction that the Board is taking with respect to returning workers to their pre-injury job with the accident employer. Disability Prevention best practices and shared responsibilities are discussed and ways in which unions should participate in work reintegration are explored. Protections under other legislation are discussed should a work reintegration plan not provide sufficient protection to a worker. \nLevel 2: Benefits and Services:  Participants learn: the significance of legislation (OHSA and WSIA)\, regulations and policy\, changes to the legislation and the effects these changes have had on benefits; and the benefits available under the WSIA in the three different eras\, including PT\, TT\, FEL\, NEL\, and LOE. Detailed examples of benefit calculations and parameters affecting final number will be explored. The structure of WSIB and the appeal system are described in relation to the New Delivery Module and the roles of each WSIB position. Participants will also learn how to make a case plan for a successful outcome and different types of evidence to use. The organization of a Board file is presented and participants will explore how to effectively review a file. \nLevel 5: Medical Orientation (Prerequisite is WSIB level 1 & 2): This advanced course is designed to assist participants in understanding medical terminology\, anatomy\, and medical testing so they can interpret and be comfortable with Medical information in Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) files.  Participants will be exposed to medical terminology and human anatomy with attention to the different organ systems (skeletal\, muscular\, nervous\, auditory\, ocular\, respiratory\, circulatory\, digestive and integumentary).  Special focus will be placed on injuries commonly seen in WSIB cases (back\, bone\, MSI’s\, lower extremities).  Disorders such as chronic pain and fibromyalgia are discussed in detail.  Mental stress related injuries are examined and the WSIB policies relating to traumatic stress\, psycho-traumatic disability and behavioural disorders are presented. Learn how disability and permanent rewards are determined\, how they are assessed and the different types of awards (PPDS and NELs). \nPrevention Link-3 Day Course Bundle: 3 day (July 17 to July 19) \nWorkers Comp 101: (day one) \nThis course introduces participants to the compensation system in Ontario\, the history of compensation Legislation\, its principals 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 learn about injury reporting and how claims are filed\, as well as the responsibilities of the workplace parties and medical professionals. Benefits and Services for injured workers are presented. \nReturn to Work 101: (day two) \nThe objective of this course is to provide participants with the tools to develop strategies to assist Workers with disabilities\, individually and collectively and return them to long-term healthy and Productive employment.  The course also reviews noteworthy case law and Human Rights Legislation. \nPrinciples of Accommodation Law: (day three) \nThe workshop focuses on the most frequently cited ground of discrimination that is disability.  It looks At how disability and the duty to accommodate plays out with emphasis on employment.  The Workshop will help participants recognize rights\, obligations and principals of accommodation (respect for dignity\, individualization\, integration and full participation) \nClick here to download the registration form.  \nTo learn more about the educational\, please visit: https://niagaralabour.ca/events/summer-school-2024/ \nThe registration deadline is June 1\, 2024
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/niagara-regional-labour-council-2024-health-safety-wsib-educational/
LOCATION:Best Western St. Catharines Hotel & Conference Centre\, 2 North Service Road\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2N 4G9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Level One: Rights and Obligations,Level Two: Benefits and Services,Principles of Accommodation Law,Return to Work 101,Workers's Compensation 101
ORGANIZER;CN="Niagara Regional Labour Council":MAILTO: nrlc.clc@gmail.com
GEO:43.1779437;-79.2503129
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240911
DTSTAMP:20260403T142313
CREATED:20240509T182036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T151857Z
UID:13482-1725840000-1726012799@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Level 1 Rights and Obligations - IN-PERSON
DESCRIPTION:Level 1  In-Person Training\, September 9-10\, 2024\, Two-Day Model\nWhere: Workers Health and Safety Centre\n500 Parkdale Ave. N.\nHamilton\, ON L8H 5Y5\nWhen: September 9-10\, 2024 \nExplore your rights & obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. The two-day model is filled with presentations\, videos\, and discussions. Who should attend: WSIB representatives\, Workers’ Compensation activists\, RTW specialists\, union leadership and union stewards\, H&S representatives and activists\, supervisors and employers\, young workers. \nCourse Overview:\n» History & Principles of Workers’ Compensation\n» Types of Injuries and Illnesses\n» Reporting an Injury and Filing a Claim\n» Legal Tests for EntitlementCost: $599.00. \nRegister for Level 1 and Level 2: Benefits & Services (September 25-26) and get $100 off!   \n \nPREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY: \nCourse numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee. \nPrevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages\, non-refundable travel\, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course\, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge. \nPREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY: \nPrevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations\, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you. \nInformation provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/level-1-rights-and-obligations-in-person/
CATEGORIES:Level One: Rights and Obligations
ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole Brayiannis":MAILTO:nbrayiannis@preventionlink.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTSTAMP:20260403T142313
CREATED:20240412T132531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T132944Z
UID:13397-1726444800-1726876799@www.preventionlink.ca
SUMMARY:Level 4 Return To Work - In-Person
DESCRIPTION:LEVEL 4  Return to Work September 16-20\, 2024 (In-Person) \nWhere: Cambridge Hotel & Conference Centre\n700 Hespeler Road\nCambridge\, ON N3H 5L8 \nThis course is designed for those who will or currently assist injured workers individually or\ncollectively through a therapeutic return to work (RTW) and provides workplace parties with the\ntools necessary to develop strategies that ensure successful outcomes. Through the exploration\nof leading research\, law and evidence-based best practices\, participants will learn the principles\nof good return to work practices and the Duty to Accommodate. Legal lessons from precedent\nsetting cases are reviewed and participants put these legal concepts into practical use preparing\nand participating in return-to-work meetings and scenarios. \nBarriers to successful return to work are addressed with a focus on attitudinal barriers and their\nelimination using the social model of disability and therapeutic return-to-work principles. \nPrerequisites required for this course: Level 1 & Level 2 \nRegistration Deadline: September 1\, 2024. There will be no exceptions to this deadline. The deadline has been established to allow Prevention Link to properly prepare for this course. \nRegister two or more participants for $100 off!\nCost: $995.00 (HST incl.)\nWhen booking accommodation with Cambridge Hotel & Conference Centre\, please note Prevention Link for the discounted rate. \n  \n \n  \nPREVENTION LINK BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY: \nCourse numbers are limited to ensure a quality learning experience for all participants. Places are allocated in order of receipt of registration form. Written cancellation received 10 working days prior to the first day of training are subject to a 25% administration charge. Cancellations received thereafter are refunded at 50% of the registration fee. \nPrevention Link may cancel any training session at any time and a full refund will be issued. Every effort will be made to ensure that registrants of a cancelled course are placed in the next available course. Prevention Link is not responsible for wages\, non-refundable travel\, meal or accommodation costs. Should a participant be unable to attend the next available course\, an alternate participant is welcomed at no additional charge. \nPREVENTION LINK PRIVACY POLICY: \nPrevention Link is committed to protecting your privacy and the confidentiality of information provided to us as regulated by Privacy Legislation. Information provided is used to process registration and to keep our records current so that you can be informed of course cancellations\, current and future workplace insurance and disability prevention training opportunities and other prospective events that may be of interest to you. \nInformation provided by you may be disclosed to a relevant third party as a part of a grant agreement audit requirement. Information may also be disclosed to our affiliate organizations as an update report on their member training.
URL:https://www.preventionlink.ca/event/level-4-return-to-work-in-person-2/
CATEGORIES:Level Four: Return to Work
ORGANIZER;CN="Nicole Brayiannis":MAILTO:nbrayiannis@preventionlink.ca
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