Workers' Compensation Section Newsletter
Volume 12, No. 2 - April/Avril 2008
In this Issue:
- Return to Work Reforms for the Construction Sector
- Risk Exposure, Evaluation, and Response
- Experience Rating Traumatic Death Penalty
- Decision of Note: WSIAT Decision 1581/06
Volume 12, No. 1 - February/Février 2008
In this Issue:
- Ron Ellis Award
- Remarks from Professor Paul Weiler
- Introduction Speech by David Brady
- Speaking Notes by Ron Ellis
- Case Comments
- An Overview of Workers' Compensation
Volume 11, No. 4 - May/Mai 2007
In this Issue:
- The Fair Practices Commission - Administrative Fairness Benchmarks and Recent Issues - by Janice Sandomirsky
- To Hear or Not to Hear? An Employer's Workplace Safety and Insurance Guide to Noise-Induced Hearing Loss - by Luke T. Petrykowski
- Ask an Expert - by Michelle Bird
- Workers' Compensation Case Updates - by Michael Zacks
Volume 11, No. 3 - March/Mars 2007
In this Issue:
- Crossing the "Fault" Line: A Review of the Ohio Supreme Court's Decision in Gross - by Michelle Bird and Laura Lunansky
- The Folly and Foe of Workplace Violence - by Luke T. Petrykowski
- Recent Tribunal Caselaw on "In the Course of Employment" - by Sarah J. Atkinson
- The Use of Epidemiological Evidence in the Workplace Safety and Insurance Litigation Process - by Luke T. Petrykowski
- A Call for Nominations for the Ron Ellis Award
- Section Executive Nominations 2007-2008
- Motion to Terminate LSUC Certified Specialist Program – URGENT
- Fair Practices Commission Newsletter
Volume 11, No. 2 - January/Janvier 2007
In this Issue:
- McKenzie v. British Columbia: Constitutional Protection of the Independence of Administrative Decision-Makers Recognized in Canadian Law - by Maryth Yachnin
- 2005-2006 Section Chair's Review - a Newsletter Exclusive! - by Mike Johnston
- An Advocacy Primer Concerning the Workplace Safety Insurance Board-Canada Revenue Agency (WSIB-CRA) Joint Registration Initiative - by Lukasz Petrykowski
- Case Summary: Logan v. Nova Scotia (Workers' Compensation Board), 2006 NSCA 88 - by Susan Adams
- Subscribe Now for Your Section's List Serve
- Upcoming Program
Volume 10, No. 4 - May/Mai 2006
In this Issue:
- Sword or Shield: An Employer's Guide to the Accident Cost Transfer Provisions under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 - by Lukasz Petrykowski
- The WSIB's Early and Safe Return to Work Draft Policies: Usurping Law through Policy of Levelling Power Imbalance? - by Maryth Yachnin
- Is the Historic Trade-off Unravelling? - by Michael Zacks
- Update: Two Judicial Reviews to End 2005, Marking the Continuation of the WSIAT's Consistent Record - by Tanya Zigomanis
- Tranchemontagne v. Ontario (Director, Disability Support Program): Can a tribunal decline to consider human rights legislation in its decisions? - by Wen-Ying Mark
- Workers' Compensation Update - by Michael Zacks
- Taking the Pulse of Ontario's Administrative Justice System - April 20, 2006 - by Alec Farquhar
- Call for Executive Nominations 2006-2007
- Upcoming Program
- Publications
- Multimedia Products
- Section Executive 2005-2006
In this Issue:
- Ontario Introduces Paralegal Legislation - by Michael Zacks
- A Review of the CAD-7 Experience Rating Program: Present and Future Considerations - by Lukasz Petrykowski
- Is a deal a deal, and when is the WSIB a friend? - by Michael Zacks
- Case Comment — West v. Ontario (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board) - by Michael Zacks
- Upcoming Program
- 2006 Institute of Continuing Legal Education
- Publications
- Multimedia Products
- Section Executive 2005-2006
In this Issue:
- Section Honours David Gorelle with Ron Ellis Award - by Rob Boswell
- Editor's Comments - by Michael Zacks
- Ron Ellis Speaking Notes WCAT/WSIAT 20th Anniversary Symposium
- WSIAT Symposium - A Reflection on the First 20 Years - by Lois Cromarty
- Presentation to the 20th Anniversary of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal - Why the Tribunal Matters? - by Linda Jolley
- WSIAT 20th Anniversary Symposium - Why the Tribunal Matters? - by Michael Zacks
- New 2006 Changes to the NEER Experience Rating Program - by Stephen C. Roberts
- New Chair of Sections
- Upcoming Program
- 2006 Institute of Continuing Legal Education
- Publications
- Section Executive 2005-2006
Volume 10, No. 1 - August/Août 2005
In this Issue:
- The McKenzie Case: Overriding Adjudicative Independence? - by Maryth Yachnin
- Message from the Editor - by Michael Zacks
- Workers' Compensation Court Cases Update - by Michael Zacks
- Fair Practices Commission Newsletter
- Upcoming Program
- 2006 Institute of Continuing Legal Education
- Publications
- Section Executive 2005-2006
Volume 9, No. 2 - March/Mars 2005
In this Issue:
- Terrorism and Workers' Compensation - by Dan Revington
- Update on Mental Stress: Review of Recent WSIAT Jurisprudence - by Rob Boswell
- Role of Physicians in Workplace Safety & Insurance - by Alec Farquhar
- Case Comment - by Ann Somerville
- WSIB Changes Appeal Time-Limit Rules - by Les Liversidge
- Workers' Compensation Court Cases - by Michael Zacks
- Legal, Policy and Business Considerations regarding Independent Operators under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 - by Lukasz Petrykowski
- WSIB and Hepatitis C - by Suzanne Dajczak
- Let Your Voice Do the Typing: Voice-Recognition for the Busy Practitioner - by Leo Dillon
- Upcoming Programs
- Section Executive 2004-2005
Volume 9, No. 1 - November/Novembre 2004
In this Issue:
- Presentation of the 2004 Ron Ellis Award to Marion Endicott
- 2004 Ron Ellis Award Presentation to Marion Endicott
- The Law Society Proposes Paralegal Regulation Scheme
- Message from the Editor
- 2004-2005 OBA Workers' Compensation Section Executive Bios
Volume 8, No. 3 - May/Mai 2004
In this Issue:
- WSIB Specialization - An Important Message from Your Executive
- WSIAT Decision Goes to the Ontario Court of Appeal
- Divisional Court Comments on the Relationship Between the Government Employees Compensation Act and the Workers' Compensation Act
- An Evening with the Chair and President of WSIB
- An Evening with the Minister of Labour - The Road Ahead in Workers' Compensation
- Current Developments in Occupational Health & Safety Prosecutions
- Case Comment on Burnett v. British Columbia (Workers' Compensation Board)
- A Commentary on the Resignation of Glen Wright, Former Chair and CEO of the Ontario WSIB
- A Review of Experience Rating
Volume 8, No. 2 - March/Mars 2004
In this Issue:
- Martin v. Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia - What does it mean for Ontario?
- An Evening with the Fair Practices Commissioner
- Where there is Smoke Sometimes there is Just More Smoke: A Comment on the WSIB and Environmental Tobacco Smoke (Second Hand Smoke)
- Workers' Compensation Court Cases Update
- Summary of Significant WSIAT Decisions for the Period of July 1, 2003 to December 30, 2003
Volume 8, No. 1 - November/Novembre 2003
In this Issue:
- Nick McCombie
- Ron Ellis Presents the Award
- Message from the Outgoing Chair
- Summary of Significant WSIAT Decisions for the Period April 1, 2003 through June 30, 2003
- Inside the WSIB's Regulatory Services Division
- Meet the Section Executive for 2003-2004
Volume 7, No. 3 - May/Mai 2003
In this Issue:
- Essentials of Workers' Compensation Law, Practice and Process
- Worker or Independent Operator
- Martin v. Nova Scotia (Workers' Compensation Board)
- Ross v. Michelin
- Iole Prinzo v. Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care
- Sutor v. Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
- Can a Worker Collect Benefits and Damages?
- Cross Country Update on Compensation Cases
- Highlights of Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal Decisions
- Upcoming Events
Volume 7, No. 2 - February/Février 2003
In this Issue:
- CPP and Workers' Compensation
- Does the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act Take Away My Client's Right to Sue?
- Bill 179 Changes to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act
- Recent Amendments to the British Columbia Workers' Compensation Legislation
- Case Summary: Bard et al v. Longevity Acrylics Inc. et al
- Cross County Update on Compensation Cases
- Highlights of Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal Decisions from May to December 2003
- Finding Your Way around the WSIAT Decision Summaries Database
- Upcoming Events
Volume 7, No. 1 - October 2002
In this Issue:
- Daniel S. Revington
- Upcoming Events
- What's New on Occupational Disease
- Message from the Chair
- Message from the Outgoing Chair
- Meet Your 2002-2003 Executive
- WSIB's CPP Policy Review
- Case Comment: Board States that a Worker's Co-operation in Early and Safe Return to Work Does Not Include Early and Safe Return to Work
- The "Blue Line Taxi" - Application for Judicial Review
In this Issue:
- New Developments in the Law and Advocacy Before the WSIAT
- Entitlement Following Work Disruptions: A Response to the WSIB's Consultation Process
- Is Notice Required Before Benefits Are Suspended?
- Recent Tribunal Cases on the Application of Policy
- Internet Resources Available to Workers' Compensation Practitioners
- Highlights from WSIAT Decisions from March and April 2002
- Upcoming Event
In this Issue:
- WSIB Issues Discussion Paper on Coverage Issues
- Entitlement following work disruptions: The Board's draft policy
- Useful Resources on the WSIB and WSIAT Websites
- A Shift on Injury: Michelin v. Richard Ross and the Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia
- WSIAT Decisions Highlights
- Upcoming Events
Volume 6, No. 2 - January 2002
In this Issue:
- Paralegals in Administrative Tribunals
- WSIB's Proposed Stress Policy
- WSIAT Update from Ian Strachan, Tribunal Chair
- Some Highlights from Tribunal Decisions in 2001
- Upcoming Events
Volume 6, No. 1 - October 2001
In this Issue:
- David Brady Honoured with Ron Ellis Award
- David Brady Accepts the Ron Ellis Award
- Message from the Outgoing Chair
- Message from the Incoming Chair
- Voluntary Registration Program at WSIB
Volume 5 - No. 2 - February 2001
In this Issue:
- Accommodating a Return to Work
- Ministry of Labour Tribunal Review
- Back to Work
- Jurisdictional Nightmares
- Case Comment: Brown v. Waldun Forest Products Ltd.
- When is an Apple really an Orange?
- Case Law Update: Prosecutions under the WSIA
- Workers' Compensation Section Executive 2000-2001