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Operational Policy Manual (OPM) and Employer Classification Manual (ECM)
Our OPM policies and ECM policies are now online, accessible and free. The directory and search functions make navigation easy, while quick links give you related policies for your reference.
Updates/Clarifications
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Facts and Figures
Consultations
We develop and update policies in accordance with the Act and through consultation with our clients and customers. You’ll find information here about consultations for policies and/or policy changes.
Policy Questions
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- Benefits Policy develops policies that deal with issues such as claims entitlement, payment of benefits, health care benefits, and return to work.
- Revenue Policy develops policies that deal with issues such as who's covered, classification (premium rate group) of business activities, what are insurable earnings and how they are calculated, premiums payable to the WSIB and Experience Rating.
- Medical and Occupational Disease Policy (MODP) provides scientific, medical, and technical support on issues related to occupational diseases. In addition, the MODP maintains the information system on occupational disease claims for the WSIB.
Code of Business Ethics
The WSIB places the highest value on the integrity of the organization and its employees. The core drivers of an ethical organization are people, integrity and commitment. In addition to the Board of Directors, advisors, officers, management, employees, retirees and those on early leave, the WSIB’s Code of Business Ethics applies to all agents, consultants, independent contractors, business partners and suppliers of the WSIB. | | |