Disability Prevention at Work
This 1 day seminar examines writing formats for preparing a written submisison. Participants discuss hearing options for appeals and the specific criteria considered when determining whether or not a written submission is appropriate. Important points of a written submission are discussed as they relate to the WSIAT Practice Direction for written submissions. Myths associated with oral hearings and how […]
This 1 day seminar will examine the rules and use of electronic evidence to advance a worker's compensation claim and pitfalls in using this type of evidence. Also, participants will examine the history of mental stress claims including sections of the WSIA that prohibit payment of stress claims. The WSIB policies related to mental stress […]
This 1 day seminar examines writing formats for preparing a written submisison. Participants discuss hearing options for appeals and the specific criteria considered when determining whether or not a written submission is appropriate. Important points of a written submission are discussed as they relate to the WSIAT Practice Direction for written submissions. Myths associated with oral hearings and how […]
The Professional Responsibilities seminar examines the Access to Justice Act and provisions regulating paralegals and code of conduct. It reviews responsibilities that include advocacy, confidentiality, professionalism, administration of justice and competency. The session also examines what Boards and Tribunals say about professional responsibility. This is a 1 day seminar with limited seating. Register early to […]
This 1 day seminar examines writing formats for preparing a written submisison. Participants discuss hearing options for appeals and the specific criteria considered when determining whether or not a written submission is appropriate. Important points of a written submission are discussed as they relate to the WSIAT Practice Direction for written submissions. Myths associated with oral hearings and how […]
This 1 day seminar will introduce participants to Ontario's compensation legislation, principles and third party rights. Participants will explore key definitions like disablement, recurrence, aggravation, occupational disease and stress. They will discuss reporting of injuries, filing of claims, process of appeal and responsibilities of workplace parties and medical professionals. As well, participants will examine WSIB policies regarding layoffs […]