WSIB SURVIVAL GUIDE

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WorkAid WSIB Survival Guide 

Your First Steps After a Workplace Injury in Ontario

1. Report the Injury to Your Employer
   
   • Notify your supervisor immediately. This triggers your employer's duty to report to WSIB.
   • Request a copy of the Form 7 (Employer's Report of Injury).

1. Seek Medical Attention
   
   • Visit a doctor, clinic, or ER right away.
   • Inform them it's a workplace injury so they can complete the Form 8 (Health Professional's Report).

1. File Your WSIB Claim
   
   • Submit a Form 6 (Worker's Report of Injury/Disease) to WSIB as soon as possible.
   • You can file online or by calling WSIB at 1-800-387-0750.

1. Document Everything
   
   • Keep copies of all forms, medical records, and any emails/texts with your employer.
   • Start a WSIB Claim Journal noting pain levels, treatments, correspondence, and return-to-work attempts.
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• Types of Benefits WSIB May Offer:
  
  • Loss of Earnings (LOE)
  • Non-Economic Loss (NEL)
  • Health Care Benefits
  • Return-to-Work Support

• Common Claim Denials:
  • Injury not reported on time
  • WSIB doesn’t believe the injury happened at work
  • WSIB says you're capable of working
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• You Have the Right to Appeal

Don't panic if denied. You can appeal decisions, but strict deadlines apply (usually 6 months).

Most workers try to navigate WSIB alone and risk losing their only appeal opportunity. Here's what makes WorkAid different:

• We are not emotionally tied to your case.
• We handle your paperwork, deadlines, and WSIB correspondence.
• We help get you medical, psychological, and vocational support.
• We fight to get you maximum LOE benefits to age 65 when warranted.

We’ve successfully helped workers who were:

• Forced into unsuitable retraining programs
• Denied for psychological injuries or PTSD
• Pressured to return to unsafe workplaces
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1. Missing Deadlines
   
   • Most appeals must be filed within 6 months of a decision.

1. Returning to Work Too Soon
   
   • Speak to your doctor. If you return before you’re ready, WSIB might reduce or end benefits.

1. Accepting Inappropriate Retraining Programs
   
   • You can appeal retraining plans that don’t align with your education or abilities.

1. Filing Without Help
   
   • Submitting appeals or forms with missing or incorrect information can result in denials you can’t reverse.
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Whether you’re just starting a claim or have already been denied, WorkAid is here to help.

• We take on full WSIB claims across Ontario.
• Virtual or phone-based consultations available.
• You may qualify for pro bono help or non-repayable grants if eligible.

Contact Us:
Calista@WorkAid.ca
1-844-WORKAID
www.WorkAid.ca

This guide does not replace legal advice but provides a roadmap to get you started. Don’t go it alone. Let WorkAid help you protect your future.