Compensation Essentials, Level I,II and Accommodation, Toronto

This introductory course begins by exploring the history of the compensation system in Ontario and the development of compensation legislation and the general principles of the system. Participants will learn how the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) determines whether an injury is compensable and learn about some workplace injuries and occupational illnesses. The course covers
how to properly file a claim, and includes the timelines that are applicable.
Worker and Employer obligations are covered as well as roles and responsibilities with respect to work reintegration.  Protections under other legislation are also discussed should a work reintegration plan not provide sufficient protection to a worker in a work reintegration plan. Participants will learn the significance of legislation (WSIA), regulations and policy, including changes to the legislation and the effects these changes have had on benefits. Benefits available under the WSIA, in the three different eras, are discussed,  Participants will explore detailed examples of benefit calculations and parameters affecting the final numbers.

The structure of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and appeal system are described in relation to the New Service Delivery Module and the roles of each WSIB position. The adjudication process is described and participants follow the flow of a claim through the process. Problem resolution and the process for an appeal are presented.

Participants will learn about funding, including which employers are covered, optional insurance, how the system is funded, how incentive programs and experience rating work and when claim costs can be transferred. They will also learn how to make a case plan for a successful outcome and different types of evidence to use. Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing with the many professionals involved and workers and witnesses are discussed. The organization of a Board file is presented and participants explore how to effectively review a file, make a case plan to proceed to move a claim forward and use this knowledge to review a case file.