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Determining Average Earnings - Exceptional Cases

18-02-08

Policy The guidelines for calculating short-term and long-term average earnings are not applicable for those workers classified by the WSIB as dependent contractors…

Determining Average Earnings - Periodic Payments for Survivors

18-02-09

The average earnings used to calculate periodic payments for survivors are generally based on the deceased worker's long-term average earnings on the date of injury. If the…

Determining Average Earnings - Recurrences

18-02-06

Law s.53(6) In all cases where a worker returns to work following a work-related injury, and then has a recurrence, the worker’s average earnings are the higher of the…

Determining Insurable Earnings

14-02-08

Policy The WSIB considers insurable earnings to include the amounts that are usually reported on a worker’s earnings statement and any income reported in box 14 of the…

Determining Long-term Average Earnings: Workers in Non-permanent Employment

18-02-04

Policy Earnings for a worker in non-permanent employment typically fluctuate as the worker moves from job to job, has periods of unemployment, or experiences periods of…

Determining Long-term Average Earnings: Workers in Permanent Employment

18-02-03

Policy The long-term average earnings of a worker in permanent employment are generally the same as a worker's short-term average earnings. A worker's average earnings are…

Determining maximum medical recovery and permanent impairment

On this page:Key principles Definitions Impairment Introduction…

Determining Permanent Impairment

11-01-05

Policy A work-related impairment is considered permanent when it continues to exist after maximum medical recovery (MMR) has been reached. A recovery from the work-related…

Determining Permanent Impairment Due to Asthma

16-01-01

Policy A worker who has a permanent impairment due to work-related asthma is entitled to a non-economic loss (NEL) benefit, based on the degree of the worker's permanent…

Determining Permanent Impairment due to Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome

16-01-09

Policy A worker who has a permanent impairment due to work-related Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is entitled to a non-economic loss (NEL) benefit, based on the degree…

Determining Short-term Average Earnings

18-02-02

Policy Short-term average earnings are the worker’s earnings from the accident employer and all other employment at the time of the injury. Loss of earnings (LOE) benefits…

Determining the Date of Injury

11-01-04

Policy A worker’s date of injury varies based on the nature of the event(s) that give rise to his or her claim for benefits under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act…

Determining the Degree of Disability

18-07-01

Policy When residual impairment continues even though maximum medical recovery (MMR) expected has been reached following an accident, the WSIB determines the…

Determining the Degree of Permanent Impairment

18-05-03

Policy A worker who has a work-related permanent impairment is entitled to a non-economic (NEL) benefit based on the degree of his/her work-related permanent impairment…

Determining worker/independent operator status

Direct deposit services

You can ensure you receive your WSIB benefit payments quickly and efficiently by using the WSIB’s direct deposit services.Direct deposit is a fast, safe and easy way to…

Direction of authorization for representatives

You can use a third-party representative to provide advice and help you interact with us. Authorized representatives can receive verbal or written information from us about…

Directory of Records

Our records We keep records ranging from corporate information to reference material to personal information, which are described below in the Directory…

Directory of records - Policy & Consultation Services general records

General records: Internal and External Policy Advice Occupational Disease Scientific Reviews and Opinions Policy Development – Original Approved Policies Policy…

Disclosure of Claim File Information - General

21-02-01

Policy All claim file information is considered personal information under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and may be disclosed in…

Disclosure of Claim File Information (Issue in Dispute)

21-02-02

Policy The WSIB provides access to claim file information to the workplace parties whenever there is an issue in dispute.

Disclosure of Claim File Information to Employers (No Issue in Dispute)

21-02-03

Policy All claim file information is considered personal information under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and may be disclosed in…

Disclosure of Claim File Information to Government Agencies

21-02-05

Policies All claim file information is considered personal information under The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and may be disclosed…

Disclosure of Claim File Information to Worker or Employer Representatives

21-02-04

Policy All claim file information is considered personal information under The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and may be disclosed in…

Disclosure of Claim File Information to WSIB Service Providers and Research Entities

21-02-06

Policy All claim file information is considered personal information under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) and may be disclosed in…