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Appeals & Dispute Resolution - BayView Conference Center
2015-03-08 08:00 - 2015-03-13 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Bayview Wildwood Conference Centre, Port Stanton, ON, Canada
In this 6 day course, participants will learn the structure of the appeals branch of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), how to begin the appeals process and the legal principles involved. Preparation for a hearing will be examined including: review of the file, gathering additional evidence, researching law, policy and precedent and preparation of witnesses. Further information on questioning, cross questioning and re-direct at a hearing are discussed. Hearing presentations are discussed with respect to oral advocacy, code of conduct, opening and closing statements, objections and use of legal precedents. Further to the WSIB appeal process, the Workplace Safety and Appeals Tribunal WSIAT) process is also discussed. In addition to the information presented, participants will work with a claim file and, in groups, represent both worker and employer interests at the WSIB appeal level and at a WSIAT by presenting in front of an Appeals Resolution officer and a Vice Chair respectively.

Workplace Insurance – Level II Ottawa
2015-02-21 09:00 - 2015-02-22 16:00 | Canada
The Workplace Insurance Level II course examines legislation (WSIA), regulations, policy and recent legislative changes. The course also looks at the structure of the WSIB, how it is funded, incentive programs and the adjudication and appeals processes. Participants will review benefits available under the Act that apply to three different eras. They will also examine how to calculate maximum and minimum levels as well as exclusion periods and offsets. The course provides information on how to communicate effectively with insurance and health care providers, injured workers and witnesses involved in appeals. The organization of a Board file is presented and participants explore how to effectively review a file, make a case plan to proceed to move a claim forward and use this knowledge to review a case file. This course has limited enrollment so book early to secure a seat.

Workplace Insurance - Level I Ottawa
2015-01-24 09:00 - 2015-01-25 16:00 | Unnamed Venue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
The Workplace Insurance Level I course examines the history of the compensation system in Ontario and the development of compensation legislation and the general principles of the system. Participants will learn how the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) determines whether an injury is compensable and learn about some workplace injuries and occupational illnesses. The course covers how to properly file a claim, and includes the timelines that are applicable. Worker and Employer obligations are covered as well as roles and responsibilities with respect to work reintegration. Protections under other legislation are also discussed should a return to work plan not provide sufficient protection to a worker in a work reintegration program. Participants will learn the significance of legislation (WSIA), regulations and policy, including changes to the legislation and the effects these changes have on benefits.

Confronting Occupational Disability (Kingston)
2014-12-02 09:00 - 2014-12-03 12:30 | The Residence Inn by Marriott, 7 Earl St., Kingston, Ontario, K7L 0A5, Canada
This 1.5 day composite course includes sessions on The Disability Dilemma and Disability Prevention Strategies. Participants will examine the impact of work injury and disability, on injured workers, their families, employers, unions, government, workplace insurance and health care providers. They will discuss ways that workplaces can achieve a strategic fit with legal requirements and best practices for return to work. Participants will also examine the need to shift the paradigm from viewing occupational disability as a weakness and threat to seeing it as an opportunity to make workplaces safer and more productive.
The workshop will take place in the Portsmouth Room.

Workplace Insurance - Level II Mississauga
2014-11-29 - 2014-11-30 | UNIFOR Local 1285 Brampton, 23 Regan Road, (Suite 1), Brampton, Ontario, Canada
The Workplace Insurance Level II course examines legislation (WSIA), regulations, policy and recent legislative changes. The course also looks at the structure of the WSIB, how it is funded, incentive programs and the adjudication and appeals processes. Participants will review benefits available under the Act that apply to three different eras. They will also examine how to calculate maximum and minimum levels as well as exclusion periods and offsets. The course provides information on how to communicate effectively with insurance and health care providers, injured workers and witnesses involved in appeals. The organization of a Board file is presented and participants explore how to effectively review a file, make a case plan to proceed to move a claim forward and use this knowledge to review a case file.

Confronting Occupational Disability (Toronto)
2014-11-20 09:00 - 2014-11-21 12:30 | IBEW Hall 353 -Toronto, 1377 Lawrence Ave., E., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
This 2 day composite course includes sessions on The Disability Dilemma, Disability Prevention Strategies and Accommodation Essentials. Participants will examine the impact of work injury and disability, on injured workers, their families, employers, unions, government, workplace insurance and health care providers. They will discuss ways that workplaces can achieve a strategic fit with legal requirements and best practices for return to work. Participants will also examine the need to shift the paradigm from viewing occupational disability as a weakness and threat to seeing it as an opportunity to make workplaces safer and more productive.

Confronting Occupational Disability (Guelph)
2014-11-18 09:00 - 2014-11-19 12:30 | OPSEU Guelph Regional Office A-400, Speedvale Ave. West, Guelph,, Ontario, N1H 8H3, Canada
This 1.5 day composite course includes sessions on The Disability Dilemma and Disability Prevention Strategies. Participants will examine the impact of work injury and disability, on injured workers, their families, employers, unions, government, workplace insurance and health care providers. They will discuss ways that workplaces can achieve a strategic fit with legal requirements and best practices for return to work. Participants will also examine the need to shift the paradigm from viewing occupational disability as a weakness and threat to seeing it as an opportunity to make workplaces safer and more productive.

Confronting Occupational Disability (Windsor)
2014-11-18 09:00 - 2014-11-19 12:30 | UNIFOR Local 200, 1855 Turner Road, Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Eastern Ontario LC Fall H&S and Workplace Insurance Educational
2014-11-18 - 2014-11-23 | Isaiah Tubbs Conference Centre, RR 1, West Lake Road, , Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0 , Canada
The OFL-ODRT program will partner with Eastern Ontario Labour Councils and the Workers Health and Safety Centre to present a Fall educational November 18-23 at Isaiah Tubbs Conference Centre in Picton, ON. ODRT Workshops include Compensation Essentials (Level I & II), Appeals and Dispute Resolution (Level III) and Occupational Disease (Level VI). The WHSC will offer Basic H&S Awareness (Level I), H&S Committees (Federal), and a Composite Course covering harassment, confronting bullying, mental distress, and violence in the workplace. Visit the Kingston and District Labour Council to register or get more information.

Basic Strategies (Written Submissions & Professional Responsibilities) Mohawk
2014-11-14 18:00 - 2014-11-16 16:30 | Solidarity Place Worker Education Centre, 1130 Barton Street East , Hamilton, Ontario, L8H 7P9, Canada
Gain skills in writing cogent and persuasive submissions. Discuss representation in the compensation system and the professional responsibilities of the representative. This session runs Friday evening starting at 6:00 P.M through Sunday until 4:30 P.M. Registration is handled through Mohawk College. Contact continuing education at: Phone: 905-385-4295 or 1-888-385-4295, Fax: 905-575-2348, Email: CE Registration Course code: LABR 10085

Confronting Occupational Disability (Sudbury)
2014-11-12 09:00 - 2014-11-13 12:30 | CUPE office, 888 Regent Street, Suite 205, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Confronting Occupational Disability (London)
2014-11-06 - 2014-11-07 | Unifor 27 Office,, 606 First Street, London, Ontario, Canada

Confronting Occupational Disability (Peterborough)
2014-11-04 09:00 - 2014-11-05 12:30 | CUPE, Peterborough, 161 Sherbrooke St., Peterborough, Ontario, K9J2N2, Canada

Workplace Insurance - Level II Oshawa
2014-10-25 - 2014-10-26 | USW Hall Oshawa, 115 Albert Street, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Confronting Occupational Disability (Thunder Bay)
2014-10-21 09:00 - 2014-10-22 12:30 | Labour Centre, 929 Fort William Rd, , Thunder Bay , Ontario, P7B 3A6, Canada

Workplace Insurance - Level I Mississauga
2014-10-18 - 2014-10-19 | UNIFOR Local 1285 Brampton, 23 Regan Road, (Suite 1), Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Confronting Occupational Disability (Hamilton)
2014-10-14 09:00 - 2014-10-15 12:30 | Solidarity Place Worker Education Centre, 1130 Barton Street East , Hamilton, Ontario, L8H 7P9, Canada

Confronting Occupational Disability (Orillia)
2014-10-07 09:00 - 2014-10-08 12:30 | Unnamed Venue, Orillia, Ontario, Canada

Confronting Occupational Disability (North Bay)
2014-10-02 09:00 - 2014-10-03 12:30 | Unnamed Venue, North Bay, Ontario, Canada

Confronting Occupational Disability (Ottawa)
2014-10-01 09:00 - 2014-10-02 12:30 | CUPW Board Room, main floor, 377 Bank Street , Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Compensation Essentials Level I & II
2014-09-29 09:00 - 2014-10-03 16:30 | Quality Hotel & Suites,, Bruin Boulevard,, Woodstock,, Ontario, N4V 1E5 , Canada
This 5 day course begins by exploring the history of the compensation system in Ontario and development of compensation legislation and general principles. You will examine how the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) determines whether an injury is compensable and types of workplace injuries and occupational illnesses. The course covers how to properly file a claim, and includes the timelines that are applicable. Worker and Employer obligations are also covered as well as roles and responsibilities with respect to work reintegration. 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 injury employer. Shared responsibilities are also discussed and ways in which unions should participate in work reintegration are explored. Leading research shows that a collaborative and cooperative approach to work reintegration following the hierarchy of jobs, beginning with pre-injury job, leads to better outcomes for both workers and employers. Protections under other legislation are also discussed should a work reintegration plan not provide sufficient protection to a worker in a work reintegration plan.

Medical Orientation Level V
2014-09-29 09:00 - 2014-10-03 16:30 | Quality Hotel & Suites,, Bruin Boulevard,, Woodstock,, Ontario, N4V 1E5 , Canada
This advanced course is designed to assists participants in understanding medical terminology, anatomy and medical testing so they can interpret medical information in Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) files. Participants will learn medical terminology, and human anatomy with attention to the different organ systems (skeletal, muscular, nervous, auditory, ocular, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, and integumentary). Specific injuries (back, bone, MSIs, lower extremities) that are commonly seen in WSIB cases are discussed. 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, psychotraumatic disability and behavioural disorders are presented.
The legislative authority for health care and the relevant WSIB policies are discussed. Evidence based medicine and the difference between disease oriented evidence (DOE) and patient-oriented evidentiary medicine (POEM) are discussed. Medical specialists and Ontario standards are presented. Medical records, independent medical examinations and treatment modalities and the use of OHCOW services are explored. Diagnostic test used in determining workplace Injuries and some treatments are presented with their advantages and disadvantages. Determining disability and impairment Permanent Impairment rewards, how they are assessed and the different types of awards (PPDS and NELs) are discussed. Participants will follow detailed calculations for these awards to understand how the degree of impairment translates into a monetary value. Finally, when and how re-determinations occur, are discussed.

Appeals & Dispute Resolution Level III
2014-09-28 09:00 - 2014-10-03 16:30 | Quality Hotel & Suites,, Bruin Boulevard,, Woodstock,, Ontario, N4V 1E5 , Canada

Return to Work - Level IV
2014-09-28 09:00 - 2014-10-03 16:30 | Quality Hotel & Suites,, Bruin Boulevard,, Woodstock,, Ontario, N4V 1E5 , Canada
This 6 day course is designed for representatives who will assist injured workers through a therapeutic work reintegration (WR). It provides workplace parties with tools and strategies to ensure successful outcomes. Through the exploration of leading research, participants learn the principles of good WR practices and the Duty to Accommodate. Barriers to successful WR are addressed with a focus on attitudinal barriers and their elimination using the social model of disability and therapeutic return to work (RTW) principles. An in depth comparison, between older methods of disability management and the newer, progressive disability prevention model, is presented and participants learn about the paradigm shift from management to prevention. Roles of the parties involved (employer, injured worker, representative, H&S representatives) are discussed.
WR and the WSIB are presented with respect to the Board policies. The hierarchy of RTW job opportunities and the definitions for an early and safe WR, roles of all the involved parties, communications, dispute resolutions and penalties are covered. The Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and RTW are discussed with a comparison of WSIB and OHRC obligations.
Funding of the WSIB system, the difference between Schedules 1 and 2 employers, who is covered and incentive programs are covered. NEER calculation of premiums, SIEF, transfer of costs and how an effective WR program can reduce employer costs are explained. The benefits of cooperative and collaborative efforts of the workplace parties in an effective WR program and processes for problem solving and alternative dispute resolution are discussed.

Workplace Insurance - Level I Oshawa
2014-09-27 - 2014-09-28 | USW Hall Oshawa, 115 Albert Street, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Georgian Area Labour Councils Educational
2014-09-17 18:30 - 2014-09-21 16:30 | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 63, 490 Ontario St,, Collingwood, Ontario, L9Y 1N6, Canada
The Georgian area labour councils are partnering with the Worker’s Health and Safety Centre and Occupational Disability Response Team to offer a health, safety and worker’s compensation training school. The event is scheduled to begin the evening of September 17 through Sunday September 21, 2014. Workshops will be presented at the Collingwood Royal Canadian Legion and include WHSC level I Occupational Health and Safety and ODRT’s level I & II Compensation Essentials. This educational experience is designed to build capacity of workers and their representatives to promote healthier, safer and accommodating workplaces and assist injured workers in securing just compensation. Early bird discounts are available through June 30th. Follow this link For information on how to register.

Workplace Insurance - Level II Orillia
2014-09-13 - 2014-09-14 | Orillia Parks & Rec., Orillia, Ontario, Canada

Worker's Compensation Rights, Obligations, Benefits & Services
2014-08-05 09:00 - 2014-08-08 16:30 | Brock University, 500 Glenridge Avenue,, St Catharines, Ontario, L2S 3A1, Canada
The Niagara Regional Labour Council in partnership with OSSTF and ODRT will host a worker’s compensation Level I and II at Brock University August 5th – 8th, 2014. The week-long course is geared to education sector workers and covers the history of worker’s compensation in Ontario, legal and general principles of the system, determination of compensable injuries, how to file a claim, obligations of workers and employers, early and safe return to work, legislative changes over 3 eras and their effects on benefits, future economic loss and non economic loss awards and loss of earnings. Participants will explore detailed examples of benefit calculations and parameters affecting the final numbers.
The funding and structure of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and appeal system are described in relation to the New Service Delivery Module and the roles of each WSIB position. The adjudication process is described and participants follow the flow of a claim through the process. Problem resolution and the process for an appeal are presented. The organization of a Board file is presented and participants explore how to effectively review a file, make a case plan to proceed to move a claim
forward and use this knowledge to review a case file.
This course will be of interest to Stewards, Health and Safety, Return to Work and WSIB/Benefit Representatives. For information on how to register contact: Tel. 905-688-5550 X 4989 or EMail: nrlc@gmail.com, or norm.westbury@gmail.com

Medical Orientation (Education Sector)
2014-07-28 09:00 - 2014-08-01 16:30 | Brock University, 500 Glenridge Avenue,, St Catharines, Ontario, L2S 3A1, Canada
The Niagara Regional Labour Council in partnership with OSSTF and ODRT will host a medical orientation workshop that covers technical terms found in worker’s compensation claims. The workshop begins July 28 at Brock University and is geared to education sector workers. It covers medical terminology, human anatomy with a focus on different organ systems (skeletal, muscular, nervous, auditory, ocular, respiratory, circulatory, digestive and integumentary). Specific injuries (back, bone, MSIs, lower extremities) that are commonly seen in WSIB cases are discussed. Disorders such as chronic pain and fibromyalgia are also discussed in detail.
Mental stress related injuries are examined and the WSIB policies relating to traumatic stress, psychotraumatic disability and behavioural disorders are presented.
This course will be of interest to Stewards, Health and Safety, Return to Work and WSIB/Benefit Representatives. For information on how to register contact: Tel. 905-688-5550 X 4989 or EMail: nrlc@gmail.com, or norm.westbury@gmail.com

CLC Summer School 2014 - July 20-25
2014-07-20 08:00 - 2014-07-25 17:00 | Family Education Centre Port Elgin, Port Elgin, Ontario, Canada
The Ontario Region’s Summer School will be running from July 20-25, 2014. Courses being offered include: Collective Bargaining, Facing Management, Instructor Training, Worker’s Comp Essentials (Level I & II), Steward Training, Taking Unions into the Next Generation and Transforming Conflict. Click here for more information, or register online.
These two schools are a great opportunity to connect with members from a variety of unions, to benefit from expert instructors and to build our collective skills through high-quality labour education.
We encourage the participation of members from under-represented groups. Please support and register members from your organization who are under 30 years old, Aboriginal/Indigenous, differently-abled, LGBTQ, racialized and recent immigrants.
Should you have any questions about the Women’s Summer School or the Ontario Region Summer School please contact the CLC Ontario Regional Office (Phone #: 416-441-3710 or 1-800-387-3500 Ext. 222 or 221 or email: ontario@clc-ctc.ca).
We look forward to seeing you in Port Elgin!
