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Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Act & Commentary, 2026 Edition by Garth Dee and Gary Newhouse is a concise guide to the law relating to workers' compensation in Ontario. It is designed for lawyers, in-house counsel, paralegals, human resources professionals, OHS staff, union representatives and workers' advisory organizations. The book contains 13 chapters, outlining the law in Ontario and the procedural requirements of handling or appealing a claim. Other features include the full text of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 and the Workers' Compensation Act (pre-1998), and pertinent extracts of previous legislation, along with regulations and other related statutes.

Features of This Book

• 13 commentary chapters written by authors with over 30 years of practical experience in the field
• A chapter on suitable employment provides practical assistance in understanding the factors that will be examined when determining whether an offer of modified work will be considered suitable
• Update on changes in Board policies and Administrative Practice Documents, and pertinent Appeals Tribunal decisions and practice directions
• Full text of relevant acts and regulations, and predecessor legislation

What's New In This Edition
The 2026 Edition features discussions about:

• Legislative amendments
• Additional presumptive coverage for firefighters and fire investigators
• The introduction of new prohibitions and administrative penalties
• A new offence for failure to pay premiums

Who Should Read This Book

• Employment and labour lawyers who advise on workers' compensation matters
• Paralegals who represent clients in workers' compensation claims
• OHS Staff who are involved in the investigation and preparation of workers' compensation claims
• Union representatives who need to understand workers' compensation law and processes
• Workers advocacy organizations who advise workers on their rights
• Legal clinics that provide assistance in workers' compensation cases
• Human resources professionals who need an overview of workplace safety and workers' compensation legal requirements