The Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal adjudicates appeals from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, ensuring fair and timely decisions in workplace safety matters.
Toronto, Ontario
The mandate of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (the “WSIAT” or “Tribunal”) is to hear and decide appeals from final decisions of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (the “WSIB” or “Board”) and such other matters as are assigned under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997. As an Adjudicative Agency within the Ontario administrative justice system, the Tribunal seeks to provide quality adjudication in workplace safety and insurance appeals in accordance with the principles of natural justice on a fair and timely basis. Its legislative interpretations should provide workers, employers, the Board, government and the public with a well-reasoned commentary on legislation in the workplace safety and insurance system.
On-site · Toronto
The TCO Lawyer provides neutral legal advice at Tribunal hearings and supports the WSIAT with corporate governance, labour, and employment matters. They also represent the Tribunal in judicial review applications and act as a legal resource for staff.