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Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Act & Commentary, 2026 Edition
This concise guide to the law relating to workers' compensation in Ontario is designed for lawyers, in-house counsel, paralegals, OHS staff, union representatives, HR professionals and workers' advisory organizations.
**The CEI Student E-Book version is to be purchased by academia only**
Langue de publication: English
Publié: 21 mai 2026
Éditeur: LexisNexis Canada
**Important Notice Regarding Edition Numbering**
Beginning in 2026, we will be moving to a single-year format on most Annual publications, aligned with the year of publication. As a result, all annuals published in 2026 will be labeled 2026 Edition, regardless of how the previous edition was numbered. This change is intended to standardize edition naming across our annual titles. Content remains fully updated for the 2026 publication year.
Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Act & Commentary, 2026 Edition by Garth Dee and Gary Newhouse is a concise guide to the law relating to workers' compensation in Ontario. It is designed for lawyers, in-house counsel, paralegals, human resources professionals, OHS staff, union representatives and workers' advisory organizations. The book contains 13 chapters, outlining the law in Ontario and the procedural requirements of handling or appealing a claim. Other features include the full text of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 and the Workers' Compensation Act (pre-1998), and pertinent extracts of previous legislation, along with regulations and other related statutes.
Features of This Book
- 13 commentary chapters written by authors with over 30 years of practical experience in the field
- A chapter on suitable employment provides practical assistance in understanding the factors that will be examined when determining whether an offer of modified work will be considered suitable
- Update on changes in Board policies and Administrative Practice Documents, and pertinent Appeals Tribunal decisions and practice directions
- Full text of relevant acts and regulations, and predecessor legislation
What's New In This Edition
The 2026 Edition features discussions about:
- Legislative amendments
- Additional presumptive coverage for firefighters and fire investigators
- The introduction of new prohibitions and administrative penalties
- A new offence for failure to pay premiums
Who Should Read This Book
- Employment and labour lawyers who advise on workers' compensation matters
- Paralegals who represent clients in workers' compensation claims
- OHS Staff who are involved in the investigation and preparation of workers' compensation claims
- Union representatives who need to understand workers' compensation law and processes
- Workers advocacy organizations who advise workers on their rights
- Legal clinics that provide assistance in workers' compensation cases
- Human resources professionals who need an overview of workplace safety and workers' compensation legal requirements
Commentary
Introduction
Chapter 1: Which Act Applies?
Chapter 2: Workers' Compensation Resources
Chapter 3: Administration and Interpretation of the Act
Chapter 4: Coverage of the Act
Chapter 5: Injury by Accident Arising out of and in the Course of Employment
Chapter 6: Rehabilitation and Return to Work
Chapter 7: Suitable Employment
Chapter 8: Benefits – Determining Pre-Injury Earnings
Chapter 9: Benefits – Loss of Earnings Benefits
Chapter 10: Benefits – Non-Economic Loss Awards
Chapter 11: Claims and Payments Issues
Chapter 12: Employers' Duties and Assessments
Chapter 13: Appeals
Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c. 16, Sch. A
Workers' Compensation Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. W.11 (pre-1997)
Workers' Compensation Amendment Act, 1989, S.O. 1989, c. 47 (Bill 162) (post-1989)
Workers' Compensation Amendment Act, 1984 (No. 2), S.O. 1984, c. 58 (pre-1989)
Workers' Compensation Act, R.S.O. 1980, c. 539 (pre-1985)
Table of Concordance – Significant Sections Under Five Versions of Ontario's Workers' Compensation Legislation
Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 and Workers' Compensation Act Regulations
Insurance Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. I-8 (extract)
Government Employees Compensation Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. G-5
Table of Concordance
