What is Workers Compensation and how it affects my termination?
Workplace compensation provides compensation for work related accident/illness to employees who have received healthcare and have lost time or wages from work. An employee cannot collect more than one wage benefit during the period of notice. With the exception of minimum statutory notice/severance and amounts paid by WSIB would be set off. Usually in the employers favour. However, for those Employers who have 20 or more employees, there are additional compensation payments and penalties available to a Worker who is terminated within six (6) months to two (2) years if the Employer fails to accommodate, or terminates the employee upon return from a WSIA injury.
