Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal
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The Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT) is an agency of the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Government of Ontario
. It is located in Toronto
, Ontario
at 505 University Avenue, 7th floor.
In 1998 the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act S.O. 1997 , c.16 came into force and changed the name of the Tribunal to Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT).
Government of Ontario
The Government of Ontario refers to the provincial government of the province of Ontario, Canada. Its powers and structure are set out in the Constitution Act, 1867....
. It is located in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
at 505 University Avenue, 7th floor.
History
The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal (WCAT), the predecessor of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT) was established October 1, 1985 by the Ontario government’s Workers’ Compensation Amendment Act, 1984 (no.2). The Tribunal is the final level of appeal to which workers and employers may bring disputes concerning matters relating to workplace safety and insurance. The Tribunal is separate from and independent of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).In 1998 the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act S.O. 1997 , c.16 came into force and changed the name of the Tribunal to Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT).