More Than Words: Right to Sue Applications, WSIAT and the Reality of the Relationship
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 [...]
No Suit for You: The Right to Sue Provisions of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act
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 [...]