| © Copyright 2010 - West End Legal Services | Home | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | Site Map |
| WEST END LEGAL SERVICES of OTTAWA |
| Serving Ottawa's west end since 1981 |
| These Web Pages provide general information only and cannot be relied upon as legal advice. Laws change over time. Applicability of the legal principles discussed may differ substantially in individual situations. You should seek legal assistance for your particular situation. |
Workers' Compensation
Home > Workers' Compensation
Home > Workers' Compensation
What is the WSIB?
The WSIB is the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. The WSIB promotes
workplace health and safety. It also provides an insurance system that compensates
workers who are injured on the job.
How We Can Help
West End Legal Services work in the area of workers compensation law. We can
assist clients with a variety of matters, including:
Who is eligible to receive WSIB benefits?
To be eligible for WSIB benefits, you must meet the following criteria:
What benefits are available?
There are a number of benefits that are available and that you might be entitled to.
They include:
For a complete description of these benefits download CLEO’s PDF booklet.
What should I do if I am injured on the job?
The first thing you should do is get first aid immediately.
Next you should report your injury to your supervisor or employer as soon as you areable to. You should also write down the names of any of your co-workers who saw
you get injured.
For more information about how to make a claim for WSIB benefits click here.
The WSIB is the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. The WSIB promotes
workplace health and safety. It also provides an insurance system that compensates
workers who are injured on the job.
How We Can Help
West End Legal Services work in the area of workers compensation law. We can
assist clients with a variety of matters, including:
 | Appeals where a worker has been denied loss of earnings benefits. |
| Appeals where a worker’s loss of earnings benefits have been terminated. |
| Appeals where a worker has been denied labour market re-entry services or | |
| where the worker disagrees with the labour market re-entry plan or early safe and return to work plan. |
| Appeals where a worker has been assessed with a "0" Non-Economic Loss | |
| award. |
Who is eligible to receive WSIB benefits?
To be eligible for WSIB benefits, you must meet the following criteria:
| Have a worker-employer relationship with an employer who is covered by the | |
| WSIB. | ||
| Your injury or illness must be directly related to your work. | |
| You must file a claim with the WSIB in a timely fashion. | |
| You mus consent to the release of certain information to your employer by the | |
| health care professional treating you. | ||
| Follow the treatment and health care prescribed by your health care | |
| professionals. | ||
| Submit to health examinations as required by the WSIB. | |
| Cooperate in your Early and Safe Return to Work program or your Labour | |
| Market Re-entry program. |
What benefits are available?
There are a number of benefits that are available and that you might be entitled to.
They include:
| Benefit for Loss of Earnings (Replacement of earnings you lose while disabled | |
| by workplace illness or injury.) | ||
| Benefit for Non-Economic Loss (NEL) | |
| Loss of Retirement Income Benefit | |
| Benefit for Future Economic Loss | |
| Health Care Benefits | |
| Health Care Equipment and Supplies | |
| The Occupational Disease and Survivor Benefits Program | |
| Benefits for Seriously Injured Workers |
For a complete description of these benefits download CLEO’s PDF booklet.
What should I do if I am injured on the job?
The first thing you should do is get first aid immediately.
Next you should report your injury to your supervisor or employer as soon as you are
you get injured.
For more information about how to make a claim for WSIB benefits click here.
| 1301 Richmond Road Ottawa, ON K2B 7Y4 p. 613-596-1641 f. 613-596-3364 www.westendlegal.ca |
| WELS is funded by Legal Aid Ontario |
CONTACT WSIB
Toll Free
1-800-387-0750
TTY
1-800-387-0050
1-800-387-0750
TTY
1-800-387-0050
| Click on the logo to go to WSIB's website |
Information Booklets
CLEO has produced a number of
information booklets, which are
available for download.
Making a Claim
WSIB Benefits
When to Make a Claim
Your Health Care
Getting Your Job Back After an Injury
Your Legal Responsibilities
Your Right to Appeal
All booklets are in PDF format.
information booklets, which are
available for download.
Making a Claim
WSIB Benefits
When to Make a Claim
Your Health Care
Getting Your Job Back After an Injury
Your Legal Responsibilities
Your Right to Appeal
All booklets are in PDF format.
| Report an on-the-job injury immediately, even if you think it is not serious. |
| Assisting Ontario's Injured Workers with WSIB issues, click here. |