Policy
The rate framework is effective January 1, 2020. It is a new classification and premium rate setting model for Schedule 1 employers.
The general rules to transition employers to the new model are outlined in 14-01-09, Transition to the Rate Framework. However, special rules to transition temporary employment agencies (TEAs) to the new model are outlined in this policy.
The special rules impact how TEA's insurable earnings and claims experience may transfer to the new model and how their premium rates are set.
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to outline the special rules to transition TEAs to the new model. It should be read in conjunction with 14-01-09, Transition to the Rate Framework.
Guidelines
Classification
The classification rules applied to TEAs in the new model are outlined in 14-01-08, Temporary Employment Agencies.
The insurable earnings and claims experience associated with each classification unit (CU) a TEA was classified in before January 1, 2020 do not transfer to the new model.
The only exception is if a CU was exclusively or primarily related to the TEA performing non-supply of worker business activities. In such cases, the general rules to transition employers to the new model are applicable to the CU.
Premium rate setting
In the new model, a TEA is generally assigned a separate premium rate for each premium rate setting class to which they supply workers and for their operations classified in North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 561320 (Temporary Help Services).
If a TEA also performs non-supply of worker business activities, they are generally assigned a separate premium rate for those operations.
NOTE
For the purposes of this policy, references to classes should be read to include subclasses.
2020
In 2020, the WSIB determines a net premium rate for TEAs in the same manner as other employers.
For each premium rate setting class to which TEAs supply workers, and for their operations classified in NAICS code 561320, they are assigned the lesser of their net premium rate or the class premium rate.
TEAs that first open in 2020 are assigned the class premium rate.
2021
TEAs' 2020 premium rates are generally assigned to them in 2021. However, 2020 class premium rates are assigned to any premium rate setting classes to which they begin supplying workers in 2021 (i.e., premium rate setting classes to which they did not supply any workers in 2020).
2022 and future years
Starting in 2022, TEAs are assigned the class premium rate for each premium rate setting class to which they supply workers and for their operations classified in NAICS code 561320, unless they are eligible for a risk adjusted premium rate. Their 2020 and 2021 premium rates are not considered for 2022 and future premium rate setting.
Each component of a TEA's operations assigned a separate premium rate is treated like a separate employer for premium rate setting purposes.
When a component of a TEA's operations gains 11 months or more of coverage in the review period for a premium year, it moves from the class premium rate to a risk adjusted premium rate, see the "New employers" section of 14-02-01, Employer Level Premium Rate Setting.
In 2022, TEAs eligible for a risk adjusted premium rate move from the 2022 class premium rate towards their projected risk band.
In 2022 and 2023, if a component of a TEA's operations is eligible for a risk adjusted premium rate, the special risk band movement rules outlined in 14-01-09, Transition to the Rate Framework are applicable.
In 2024 and future years, the regular risk band movement rules outlined in 14-02-01, Employer Level Premium Rate Setting are applicable.
Application date
This policy applies to all decisions made on or after January 1, 2021.
Policy review schedule
This policy will be reviewed within five years of the application date.
Document history
This document replaces 14-01-10 dated January 28, 2020.
References
Legislative authority
Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997, as amended
Section 83
O. Reg. 175/98
Minute
Administrative
#2, October 1, 2020, Page 578