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Jun 6, 2020 | Ontario Regional Office, Markham, Ontario | English
SLS - Conflict Skills for Stewards & Psychologically Safe & Healthly Workplaces
June 6 - 7, 2020 | Niagara Area Office, St. Catharines, Ontario | English | $115 (Affiliate) | $120 (Non-affiliate)
An introductory 12 hour course that provides an overview of Ontario's compensation system. Participants will learn about the history and evolution of workers’ compensation. Parts of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act will be reviewed to give a clear understanding of what workers and employers are covered mandatorily under the compensation scheme. There will be detailed discussion regarding the legal definition of accident as well understanding what injuries are considered work-related. The Board’s legal tests that are applied in decision-making will be examined. Participants will review the statutory obligations of both workers and employers mandated by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act. They will also learn what rights are provided by the legislation. Also included will be a review of Early and Safe Return to Work, the re-employment obligation and insight into the operations of the WSIB. Hands on experience interpreting and completing Board forms are included.
Jun 10, 2020 | Local 5167, Hamilton, Ontario | English
This module covers the basic origins of health and safety law, how to find, read and interpret relevant section of law and highlights some of the more important aspects of the specific health and safety law that applies to you.

NOTE: Please bring your binder and Health and Safety Committee Resource Kit.
Jun 16, 2020 | Toronto, Ontario | English
What does a CUPE steward do? If you are a new steward and want to learn how to help CUPE members solve workplace problems, this introductory workshop is for you!

In this workshop, you will learn:
• investigating workplace problems;
• filing a grievance;
• meeting with management;
• dealing with workplace complaints.

NOTE: Please bring a copy of your collective agreement to the workshop.
Jun 17, 2020 | CUPE Local 218, Whitby, Ontario | English
This module covers the basic origins of health and safety law, how to find, read and interpret relevant section of law and highlights some of the more important aspects of the specific health and safety law that applies to you.

NOTE: Please bring your binder and Health and Safety Committee Resource Kit.
Jun 17, 2020 | Niagara Area Office, St. Catharines, Ontario | English
This module covers the basic origins of health and safety law, how to find, read and interpret relevant section of law and highlights some of the more important aspects of the specific health and safety law that applies to you.

NOTE: Please bring your binder and Health and Safety Committee Resource Kit.
June 18 - 19, 2020 | Ontario Regional Office, Markham, Ontario | English | $20
Handling Discipline & Discharge, Grievance Handling, Psychologically Safe & Heathy Workplaces, Understanding Mental Health
June 27 - 28, 2020 | Niagara Area Office, St. Catharines, Ontario | English | $115 (Affiliate) | $120 (Non-affiliate)
This 12 hour course provides participants with the knowledge of the benefits and services available and how to properly conduct themselves as representatives in the workers’ compensation system. Benefits and services will be explained in detail, including NEL, FEL, LOE, LMR and PPD. Participants will be shown how the Board calculates injured workers’ benefits. Short term and long term calculations will be explained so that participants understand what and when monetary items such as overtime are included in the worker’s earnings basis. Legislative and policy changes including Bills 162, 165, 15 and 99 will be discussed. Participants will gain an appreciation of the Board’s Service Delivery Model which will foster better interaction techniques. Participants will learn how to examine claim files and master the art of communication with physicians and Board staff. Hands on experience will be received through a series of exercises using a Board file. Pre-requisites are the Level 1 ODRT course or equivalency.

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