Most businesses in Canada that employ workers (including family members and sub-contractors) must register with the WSIB/WCB within 10 days of hiring their first full- or part-time worker. It's the law.
For specific information related to your province, please choose the link below.
What You Get by Registering?
Protection
from Lawsuits
WSIB benefits replace the worker's right to sue the employer for similar
benefits.
No-Fault
Insurance
The WSIB generally does not consider who is at fault when determining benefits.
Workplace
Insurance Benefits for Your Workers
WSIB insurance replaces lost earnings, covers health care costs resulting
from work-related injuries and illnesses, and supports return to work.
Prevention
and Training Programs
Workplace illness and injury doesn't just hurt your workers: it can deprive
you of essential staff and can seriously affect your company's productivity.
The WSIB and prevention partners provide numerous training and education
programs that help you prevent injuries and illness before they cost you
money.
Help
in Returning Your Workers to the Job
Getting injured staff back on the job sooner means your business can return
to full productivity more quickly. It also means your insurance claim will
be smaller and your premiums may be reduced. The WSIB claims management
team will help you ensure that your worker gets effective health care and
gets back to work as soon as possible.
