Policy
When a claim is allowed, the WSIB may request that progress reports be completed by the worker and employer, as required.
Guidelines
The WSIB periodically requires current information to confirm continuing entitlement to benefits in an allowed claim. To obtain this information, decision-makers send out progress reports to be completed and returned to the WSIB by the involved parties. Without the information provided in these completed reports, payment of benefits may be delayed.
Report sent to workers
How frequently a progress report is sent to a worker depends on the worker's expected recovery time. This form is used to keep the decision-maker informed about dates of health care appointments; how the worker's recovery is progressing; and an estimated date of the worker's return to work.
Report sent to employers
The WSIB sends a progress report to the employer to obtain information regarding communication between the workplace parties, and when the employer expects the worker to return to work.
The employer is responsible for completing and returning an employer's subsequent statement when the worker returns to work. This form notifies the decision-maker:
- of the exact date the worker returned to work
- of the type of work the worker is performing (regular or modified), and
- if the worker's earnings are the same as before the accident.
These forms are available at wsib.ca.
Application date
This policy applies to all decisions made on or after December 5, 2024, for all accidents.
Document history
This document replaces 15-01-10 dated October 12, 2004.
This document was previously published as:
15-01-10 dated June 15, 1999.
References
Legislative authority
Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997
Sections 23, 40(1)(c)(2)(c)
Workers' Compensation Act, Revised Statutes of Ontario 1990
Sections 72(1), 133(1)
Approval
Approved by the President and CEO on December 3, 2024.