The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board of Ontario (WSIB) has “become a service whose prime objective is simply to not serve,” a Sudbury psychologist says.
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Doctor suing WSIB and former employer over fraud claims
(Canadian OH&S News) — A Hamilton, Ont. doctor has filed a lawsuit against the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) and her former employer, Workplace Health & Cost Solutions (WHCS) in Vaughan, for wrongful dismissal from the latter — claiming that the former tried to force her to change her medical opinion about an injured worker, before pressuring the latter to fire her.
Sudbury doctors lead WSIB charge
Spurred on by concerns raised by Sudbury doctors, the NDP on Thursday called for the province to investigate what it calls the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s interference with the medical care of injured workers.
http://www.thesudburystar.com/
Asset limits raised for those on disability in B.C.
Families of disabled people broke down in tears after the British Columbia government announced their loved ones won’t lose monthly assistance payments just for getting more financial help.
Whistleblower Report Exposes WSIB Interference in Medical Care: Doctors Allege Injured Workers are Re-Victimized by the Compensation System
(TORONTO, ON) ─ The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) and the Ontario Network of Injured Workers’ Groups (ONIWG) today released a damning report exposing interference on the part of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) in the medical care of injured workers.
WSIB ignoring medical advice: Report
A new report suggests Ontario’s workers’ compensation system is interfering with medical care for injured workers, sometimes going against doctor’s orders.
http://www.labour-reporter.
WSIB Relies on Expert Health Care Professionals to Support Injured Worker Recovery
TORONTO, Nov. 5, 2015 /CNW/ – The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) has announced that it will release a report alleging that the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) ignores opinions and recommendations from some health care providers. Unfortunately, the OFL report was not shared or discussed with the WSIB in advance, but we would be happy to review any files that they would like to bring to our attention.
Intact Financial Corporation reports 8% increase in net operating income in third quarter of 2015, unchanged combined ratio
Toronto-based Intact Financial Corporation has reported a net operating income for the third quarter of 2015 of $199 million, 8% higher than last year, and a combined ratio of 93.2% – unchanged from 2014.