Ontario to Revamp Compensation for Injured Migrant Workers

Ontario is overhauling its compensation system for injured migrant workers. The changes affect workers who cannot return to their previous job due to an injury but can work in other roles. Previously, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) paid workers 85% of their salary if they were unable to return to their job but clawed back money earned from other work. This was deemed unfair to migrant workers who often earn less in their home countries than they would if they worked the same job in Ontario full-time. The WSIB is reviewing 50 claims dating back to 2007 and will likely pay out millions in retroactive compensation.

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