Workers' Health & Safety Legal Clinic is a legal aid clinic funded by @LegalAidOntario We act for workers facing reprisals for raising health & safety issues.
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Joined March 2013
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#WorkingAtHeights training became fully standardized and mandatory in Ontario in 2017. But did it make a difference to the rate of injuries due to falls from heights?
Read about the IWH study: iwh.on.ca/plain-language-sum…
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Jamaican widow wants 'better' treatment of Canada's seasonal agricultural workers in wake of husband's death cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/…
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Ontario to consider new job-protected leave for workers facing critical illnesses like cancer
toronto.citynews.ca/2023/11/…
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David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, to provide remarks and hold a media availability. xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1djxXNjgb…
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Ontario will soon introduce legislation that, if passed, would enable increases to @WSIB benefits paid to injured workers, above the rate of inflation.
For an injured worker who earns $70,000 a year, a 2 per cent increase could mean an additional $900 annually.
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❗ The health and safety of workers is our top priority.
That’s why, starting October 26, the @OnGov is increasing the fines for corporations convicted of an offence under the Occupational Health and Safety Act to $2 million.
Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/statement…
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The @Ongov is creating Canada’s first-ever Occupational Exposure Registry to diagnose workplace diseases faster, improve worker compensation, and reduce costs to the healthcare system.
Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1…
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Your health and safety is our top priority.
If you’re feeling unsafe at work, you have the right to refuse dangerous working conditions.
Learn more here: ontario.ca/document/safety-g…
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Don’t be afraid to voice your concerns.
#DYK In Ontario, you cannot be fired for refusing to do unsafe work. Your safety is the priority.
Learn more here: ontario.ca/page/reprisals-ag…
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Your health and safety is always our top priority.
All Ontario workers have the right to refuse unsafe working conditions.
If you think your work might be unsafe call our health and safety experts at 1-877- 202-0008.
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The @Ongov is helping protect vulnerable workers by requiring temporary help agencies and recruiters to have a licence to operate in the province as of January 1, 2024.
Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1…
@ONThealth @onfinance @ONeconomy @OMAFRA @MinIntergovCA
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We’re hiring! The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development is currently recruiting health and safety inspectors across all sectors and regions.
Learn how to apply: ontario.ca/page/apply-be-occ…
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WSIB wages war on the appeals system - Join ONIWG's online emergency meeting tomorrow Thursday June 29 at 7pm - connection details here tinyurl.com/hdpnwcpz
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"I had no idea how difficult it was to get workers’ compensation — until I was injured at work."
@Pattycoates, @MarythYachnin, @BartolomeoTalks & Chris Grawey discuss what the WSIB's new KPMG report could mean for workers ⬇️
thespec.com/opinion/contribu… #OnLab #OnPoli @TheSpec
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👀 Are you looking for a job over the break?
As a #youngworker, know your rights before your first day, and ensure you are comfortable in your work environment.
ontario.ca/document/your-gui…
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Today is June 1st, this day commemorates injured workers' and their fight for compensation. Join us at Queen's Park @ 11:00am.
Visit: injuredworkersorganize.ca/ev… for more information.
#40years40stories #aninjurytooneisaninjurytoall #injuredworkersday #workerscompisaright #onpoli