The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board is now offering rebates of up to $2,500 to construction companies that buy automated external defibrillators for qualifying projects across Ontario. The program launched… …
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Features & AnalysisWorkplace Safety
Ontario injured workers call for end to WSIB benefit cut-off at age 65
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOntario’s workers’ compensation system terminates Loss of Earnings benefits for injured workers at age 65, regardless of whether they planned to continue working, according to a report released by the… …
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Legislation & Government PolicyWorkplace Safety
WSIB returns $2 billion to Ontario businesses in fall rebate
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board has returned $2 billion in surplus funds to eligible Ontario businesses, marking the second rebate distribution in 2025 and the third in the organization’s… …
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OHS LawWorkplace Safety
PREMIUM Complaint against Ontario doctor over his opinion in workplace injury case dismissed
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Regulations & ComplianceWorkplace Safety
WSIB cuts premium rates to lowest level in 50 years for Ontario businesses
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board will reduce average premium rates for Ontario businesses to $1.23 per $100 of insurable payroll in 2026, down from $1.25 in 2025, the agency… …
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PREMIUM Arbitrator dismisses all workplace harassment complaints against WSIB union members during strike
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PREMIUM Arbitrator dismisses OPP grievances over holiday and vacation credit deductions for WSIB recipients
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Workplace Safety
WSIB provides $4 million to improve workplace safety in Ontario Indigenous communities
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Workplace Safety and Insurance Board will provide $4 million over four years to Nokiiwin Tribal Council to improve workplace health and safety in Ontario’s Indigenous communities. The funding supports… …


