Ontario Erectors Association

Construction in Ontario Newsletter – November 2017 Edition

In This Issue From the Desk of the Chair Fall 2017 Economic Update BCA and OPCA Step Up at Bill 142 Hearings Amendments to CMS Provisions Introduced Cannabis Distribution in Ontario Caplan New ORBA COO Quick Links COCA Website WSIB Ministry of Labour Office of the Employer Adviser Important Changes Coming to the WSIB: Learn how to manage WSIB costs in the new legal landscape In 2017, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board published draft Chronic Mental Stress and Rate Framework policies: The draft Chronic Mental Stress policy, set to come into effect on January 1, 2018, will make it easier for a worker to make a claim for non-traumatic mental stress. The draft Rate Framework policies, slated for implementation on January 1, 2019, completely overhaul how premiums will be calculated and claims costed back to an employer’s account. Join us as we analyze the changes and discuss strategies to minimize employer-costs. This free breakfast seminar will be held on Wednesday November 29, 2017  at the Mississauga Convention Centre, 75 Derry Road West, Mississauga. Details, including how to register, can be found on the back page of our newsletter and on our website.  Pinchin Complimentary Sessions Pinchin Ltd. offers  FREE learning opportunities across the province each month.  To see a listclick here.