Ontario. Office of the Worker Adviser - Scarborough - Milner Ave - Ontario. Office of the Worker Adviser, Scarborough Office

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

416-325-9846

Toll-Free:

1-800-268-4343

TTY:

1-866-445-3092

Fax:

416-325-9855

Email:

owaweb@ontario.ca

Website:

www.owa.gov.on.ca/en/welcome/

Address:

305 Milner Ave Suite 918
Toronto, ON
M1B 3V4

Location:

Cross streets: Markham Rd and Sheppard Ave E

Accessibility Notes:

Wheelchair accessible building -- call for details

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm; Walk-in inquiries Tue-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Service Description:

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

Fees:

None

Application:

Contact for information

Eligibility / Target Population:

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

Languages:

English ; French

Area Served:

East York, North York, Scarborough, Scarborough North, Scarborough South, Toronto