WSIB takes the helm in December, but there’s still time for employers to provide input
Effective Dec. 1, 2010, the interim work reintegration policies will come into effect. The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) will integrate its labour market re-entry and return-to-work programs into a new work reintegration program.
The new program will:
•Maintain the relationship between the worker and original employer. Provide employers with the opportunity to be involved in the development of work reintegration plans.
•Provide direct oversight by the WSIB for all re-training services for injured workers.
•Increase worker input and choice in their vocational goals.
•Make greater use of Ontario’s public education system for injured worker re-training.
•Provide workers with marketable skills and valid credentials.
The new program will:
•Maintain the relationship between the worker and original employer. Provide employers with the opportunity to be involved in the development of work reintegration plans.
•Provide direct oversight by the WSIB for all re-training services for injured workers.
•Increase worker input and choice in their vocational goals.
•Make greater use of Ontario’s public education system for injured worker re-training.
•Provide workers with marketable skills and valid credentials.
The goals of work reintegration are to help injured workers return to decent, safe and sustainable jobs and to give Ontario’s employers more support from the WSIB to retain and re-train their injured employees.
“The WSIB is committed to helping injured workers return to work, and ensuring that employers see greater accountability and results for their funding,” said David Marshall, WSIB's president and chief executive officer.
Stakeholders can submit their responses to this new program until Feb, 15, 2011.
