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Reminder: Join our FREE Webinar on Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) on March 12, 2025 | Time: 12:30pm to 1:30pm ET. employeradviser.ca/webinars/

Reminder: Join our FREE Webinar on Return to Work on February 26th, 2025 | Time: 12:30pm to 1:30pm ET. Click here to register. employeradviser.ca/webinars/

Join the OEA for a NEW webinar on Noise-Induced Hearing Loss. These claims are complex and they continue to raise questions for employers – especially with updates coming to the WSIB NIHL Policy. Do not miss this informative session! March 12th @ 12:30pm to 1:30pm join us for a FREE webinar: Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL). This NEW webinar will explore occupational NIHL and the WSIB’s criteria for determining entitlement. The employer’s legal obligations will also be covered including best practices to manage NIHL claims. The WSIB is currently holding a public consultation on proposed changes to the NIHL policy. It’s important to understand the existing framework, and how changes may impact these claims. The current NIHL policy will continue to apply until a new policy is implemented. Secure your spot, register today! employeradviser.ca/webinars/

Reminder: Join our FREE Webinar on Mental Stress on February 12th, 2026 | Time: 12:30pm to 1:30pm ET. Click here to register. employeradviser.ca/webinars/

February 26th @ 12:30pm to 1:30pm for a FREE Webinar: Practical Guide to Return to Work. This webinar provides a comprehensive review of what you need to know to implement a return-to-work program at your workplace with best practices for managing it. This webinar will help you understand WSIB cooperation, return to work and re-employment obligations as a construction or non-construction employer. To better appreciate these obligations, we will help you identify suitable and available work, guide you in addressing disagreements on job suitability, and help you prepare return to work assessments & plans. employeradviser.ca/webinars/

February 12th @ 12:30pm to 1:30pm for a FREE Webinar:  Mental Stress. This webinar will cover the different types of mental stress claims and their distinctive features. Also, the session will review the legal requirements for establishing Traumatic Mental Stress, Chronic Mental Stress, and presumptive PTSD claims, including the use of the WSIB specific form for the reporting of occupational mental stress disorders. An employer’s return to work obligations and noteworthy cases will also be discussed. employeradviser.ca/webinars/

The OEA is hosting a series of free webinars about key topics in the WSIB process. A good start to any new year. Do not miss your chance to sign up for these informative sessions by registering below. employeradviser.ca/webinars/

WSIB 2026 Premium Rates Webinars The WSIB is hosting technical rate sessions to explain how 2026 premium rates for Schedule 1 were calculated. Register to attend the webinar on December 3 or December 5: wsib.ca/en/2026premium…

WSIB Service Standards Under its service commitment, the WSIB aims to: - Return Calls within 2 business days - Send decision letters within 4 weeks - Reply to online portal messages with 5 business days The WSIB outlines steps you can take if these timelines are not being met. wsib.ca/en/our-service…

@dlind_ham Thank you for the question. Please contact our office at 1-800-387-0774 and we’ll have one of our Employer Specialists provide further information

@askoea Has the WSIB provided any rebates from the insurance surpluses to Schedule 2 municipalities under Sec. 97.3 of the WSIA?

2024 Administration Rates – Schedule 2 Employers The WSIB has released final 2024 admin rates for Schedule 2 employers: - Provincially regulated - 17.24% - Federally Regulated: 11.25% - GECA-covered: 11.19% wsib.ca/en/schedule-2-…

With Canada Post services resumed, WSIAT time limits will be adjusted based on the amount of time remaining as of September 25, 2025. Starting October 14, 2025, the employer and worker must follow the time limits set out in the WSIA and comply with the procedural timelines in the WSIAT’s Practice Directions. wsiat.on.ca/en/home/news/C…

WSIB policy 14-02-04 “Clearance Certificate” has been revised: - Newly registered contractors may be required to prepay before clearance is issued - Achieving “good standing” may include payment of interest, service charges, experience rating surcharges, premium adjustments, and other non-compliance charges. For information about clearances in the construction industry refer to 14-02-19, “Clearance Certificate in Construction” wsib.ca/en/operational…

A revised WSIB policy allows employers to submit an electronic authorization form to designate or update their authorized representative. Changes can be made at anytime by submitting a new form. The OEA is an approved representative for employers and we can assist with all workplace safety and insurance issues and appeals. wsib.ca/en/operational…

The WSIB has launched a new online registration platform for employers to sign up for WSIB coverage; this replaces Form 0775A. You will need to select the primary activity of your business to get your NAICS code. This is an important step with financial implications if misclassified. If you can’t register online, you can register by phone or mail. Need help choosing the right business classification? Contact the OEA. registeryourbusiness.wsib.ca/home?lang=en

The new WSIB Form 7 is now live. Employers can refer to the “Business to Business (B2B) Form 7: Field list” on the WSIB’s website that outlines all required fields in the online form. Have questions or need help completing the form, contact OEA #Characteristics" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">wsib.ca/en/business-bu…

The WSIB has moved the form 7 online. Employers must now report a workplace injury or illness using the Form 7 accessible via the WSIB online portal. Reminder: Form 7 must be submitted with 3 business days of a workplace injury. Need help completing the form? Contact the OEA wsib.ca/en/employers-r…

Reminder: Join our FREE Webinar on Appeals Process Refresher on December 11th, 2025 | Time: 12:30pm to 1:30pm ET. Click here to register. employeradviser.ca/webinars/