CDL – In the Course of Employment: When a Plaintiff should actually be a WSIB Claimant

Although some injuries will be clearly connected to a person’s employment, there is a wide range of circumstances that are not as obvious. Carefully considering if a Plaintiff was actually “In the Course of Employment” and should be estopped from civil action, is a valuable step in the review and analysis of a personal injury file for both Plaintiff and Defence Council. The Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT) has the exclusive authority to determine if an injury occurred in the Course of Employment.
Karen E. Jacques is the Lead Counsel at Jacques Law, a Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution firm in Kincardine, Ontario. Jacques Law’s main focus is on matters related to Health, Injuries, Insurance, Workplace Safety, Accessibility, and Accommodations. Karen has an extensive & well-rounded knowledge of Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) law, policies & procedures; having worked as a WSIB Adjudicator, Paralegal, In-House Program Manager, & Lawyer.