News & Noteworthy Decisions
WSIB Updates Policy regarding Form 7 Reporting Timelines
Effective September 29, 2023, the WSIB’s updated Operational Policy #15-01-02, Employers’ Initial Accident-Reporting Obligations, came into effect. The revised policy includes an update to reporting deadlines related to employers’ initial injury reporting obligations.
Worker not entitled to LOE benefits for period of disciplinary suspension during MW program
The Employer’s appeal of the allowance of Loss of Earnings (LOE) benefits during a period of disciplinary suspension was granted by the Tribunal. The case involved an electrical technician who was injured during an equipment repair activity due to failure to follow lock-out policy.
WSIAT Grants 75% SIEF Relief of Costs in Dermatitis Case after Repeated Denials by WSIB
An employer was successful in an appeal to the Tribunal for Secondary Injury Enhancement Fund (SIEF) relief of costs in allergic reaction injury (dermatitis) case.