Ontario. Office of the Worker Adviser

Application

Contact for information

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Non-unionized workers injured at work and their survivors; non-unionized workers who have been threatened or punished for following health and safety laws

Residency Requirements: includes northern Etobicoke, and northwest section of North York

Fees

None

Languages

English ; French

Area(s) Served

North York, Etobicoke and areas

Accessibility Note

Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms; designated parking

Description of Services:

Advocacy, advice, education and representation:

summary advice and representation through all stages of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board claims process or the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal
information on policies and procedures of WSIB and WSIAT
if you have been the victim of an occupational health and safety reprisal the OWA will give you advice and representation through stages of an application and hearing before the Ontario Labour Relations Board
self-help information for workers to handle their own claims or applications where appropriate
referrals to other organizations

Arm's length agency of Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development reporting directly to the minister