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Organization:
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Ontario. Office of the Worker Adviser - Toronto - Sir William Hearst Ave
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Address:
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145 Sir William Hearst Ave, Bldg C Suite 125
Toronto, ON
M3M 0B6
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Location:
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Cross streets: Keele St and Wilson Ave
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Accessibility Notes:
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Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms; designated parking
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Walk-in inquiries Wed-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Service Description:
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Advocacy, advice, education and representation:- summary advice and representation through all stages of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board claims process or the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal
- information on policies and procedures of WSIB and WSIAT
- if you have been the victim of an occupational health and safety reprisal the OWA will give you advice and representation through stages of an application and hearing before the Ontario Labour Relations Board
- self-help information for workers to handle their own claims or applications where appropriate
- referrals to other organizations
Arm's length agency of Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development reporting directly to the minister
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Non-unionized workers injured at work and their survivors; non-unionized workers who have been threatened or punished for following health and safety laws
Residency Requirements: includes northern Etobicoke, and northwest section of North York
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Area Served:
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North York, Etobicoke and areas
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