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More Than Words: Right to Sue Applications, WSIAT and the Reality of the Relationship

By Bronwyn Martin

Aug13

Mr. Gjorseski was a hard working carpet installer. His life came to a sad and abrupt end after a long day of work at a condominium construction site. While exiting the hoist, a section of metal safety fence fell from the 28th floor and struck him. He was killed instantly. His family commenced a civil [...]

Posted in Personal Injury | Tagged Right to Sue Application, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act

No Suit for You: The Right to Sue Provisions of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act

By Bronwyn Martin

Feb6

Under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, a worker employed by a Schedule 1 employer who is injured in the course of employment is barred from commencing a civil action against another Schedule 1 employer. This is because Schedule 1 employers are required to contribute to the WSIB insurance fund. The rationale behind this legislative [...]

Posted in Insurance Defence | Tagged Independent Contractor, Right to Sue Application, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act

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