The workers' compensation system is a "no-fault" insurance plan that provides compensation to workers hurt or disabled from work. In most cases, injured workers cannot sue for work-related injuries or diseases. Their only option is to make a claim for compensation to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (the WSIB). The Workplace Safety and Insurance Act (the Act) is the government legislation that covers the compensation system.

If your employer is covered under the Act and you are an eligible worker who was injured at work or out of the course of employment, you can make a claim for benefits. There is a 6 month time limit to make a claim.

Compensation is available to survivors and dependants of injured workers whose death is related to a work injury or a work-related disability/disease.

If your claim for benefits is rejected, you have six months to appeal that decision. The appeal process starts with the Objection Form and a review of your claim file by the Claims Adjudicator. After that review, you appeal is heard by the WSIB Appeals Branch.

If your appeal is denied by the Appeals Branch, you can still appeal to a separate organisation, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal. The Tribunal is the final level of appeals for workers' compensation matters in the province of Ontario.

If you are concerned about your claim or have questions about the workers compensation system, call our offices at 416-849-3116.