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Administrative Monetary Penalties: Yet Another Ontario OHS Inspector Enforcement Tool
On November 27, 2025, Bill 30, the Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025, received Royal Assent. In this seventh bill amending legislation applicable to workplaces, the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”) has been amended to provide a new tool to the enforcement arsenal of Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (“MOL”) … Continued
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In A Flash
WSIB and OCEU Reach Tentative Agreement, WSIB Services Resume
The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (“WSIB”) has announced that a tentative agreement has been reached with the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (“OCEU”), ending a six-week strike.
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In A Flash
WSIB Suspends Appeals and Extends Time Limits, Reduces Services During OCEU Strike
In 2024, the WSIB had $7.8 billion in reserves and issued a $2 billion surplus rebate to eligible employers in early 2025, based on 60% of their 2023 premiums. A second $2 billion rebate is planned for spring 2025, with eligibility details to be announced.
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In A Flash
WSIB Revises Operational Policy Manual To Enforce Three-Business Day Accident Reporting Period
As of September 29, 2023, the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (“WSIB”) has revised its Policy No. 15-01-02, “Employers’ Accident-Reporting Obligations”, to stipulate a three-business-day deadline for covered employers to file a report of workplace injury.
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Mathews Dinsdale is delighted to announce the addition of its new Associate, Julian Dickinson to the Firm’s Halifax office. Julian advises employers across Atlantic Canada in all areas of workplace law. Welcome to the team!
Mathews Dinsdale is delighted to announce the addition of its new Associate, Joanna Strozak to the Firm’s Toronto office. Welcome to the team!
The Best Lawyers™ in Canada 2024 recognizes 26 Mathews Dinsdale lawyers, from coast-to-cost, as leaders in the fields of Labour and Employment Law, Workers' Compensation Law, Employee Benefits Law and Immigration Law.
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