Are you in compliance with WSIB?

The Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) of Ontario is an independent agency that provides insurance benefits, such as loss of earnings and healthcare coverage, for injuries or accidents that were caused in the workplace.

Registration with WSIB

Before you register, ensure you have the necessary business information handy. You can register with the WSIB using the following methods:

• Register online
• Phone: 1-800-387-0750

Mandatory Registration:

Most businesses in Ontario that employ workers (including family members and sub-contractors) must register with the WSIB within 10 days of hiring their first full or part-time worker. There are severe penalties and possible prosecution if you do not comply.

Voluntary Registration:

The WSIB and Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) share information about businesses that are required to register under the WSIB. As a result, you may be contacted by the WSIB about registration requirements. If companies come forward about their non-compliance with registration obligations, the WSIB may:

• waive penalties;
• refrain from investigating and/or laying applicable provincial offences charges; and
• require the payment of retroactive premium, interest free, from the effective date of registration only.

Compliance Poster:

The WSIB poster In case of injury (Form 82) must be prominently displayed in every workplace covered by the WSIB. If you can't print it, you can order one by calling 1-800 387-0750 WSIB order line.

WSIB Audits

You do have the right to ask the audit be rescheduled. This request should only be done once and for good reason. For example, if you are a roofing company or landscaper - summer is the busiest time of year. Your accountant may be on vacation, etc.

• The WSIB information on audits provides you insightful details regarding what you should expect and how to prepare

Additional support:

Contact a CFIB Business Advisor at1-833-568-2342  if you have questions or concerns regarding the WSIB. You can also contact the Office of the Employer Adviser to obtain confidential and free information.

The Office of Employer Advisor Telephone: (416) 327-0020 Toll free: 1-800-387-0774 Business hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.