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Organization:
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Ontario. Office of the Worker Adviser - Scarborough - Milner Ave - Ontario. Office of the Worker Adviser, Scarborough Office
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Address:
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305 Milner Ave Suite 918
Toronto, ON
M1B 3V4
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Location:
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Cross streets: Markham Rd and Sheppard Ave E
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Accessibility Notes:
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Wheelchair accessible building -- call for details
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Walk-in inquiries Tue-Thu 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 Scarborough, east half of North York, east section of East York
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Area Served:
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Toronto (East York, North York, Scarborough)
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