Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal Decision No. 742/24, released August 19, 2025 , the Panel's rulings reinforces how pre-existing stable conditions are to be considered in WSIB claims, especially when determining the suitability of a Suitable Occupation (SO) and whether an injured worker is competitively unemployable. This decision provides important guidance for both injured workers and employers navigating complex claims involving long-standing medical conditions. Importantly, this successful outcome was secured through the advocacy of Bruce Zevallos of RCR Legal Services Professional Corporation, who advanced compelling arguments before the Tribunal that ensured the worker’s unique circumstances were fully recognized and his rights protected. Key…

  🔍 Legal Insight: Termination Following an Unsuitable Job Offer Does Not Bar Entitlement to Full LOE Benefits A central and frequently misunderstood issue in WSIB claims is whether an injured worker remains entitled to Loss of Earnings (LOE) benefits after being terminated by their employer, especially when the termination follows a refusal of modified work. In WSIAT Decision No. 773/22 dated July 29, 2025, the Panel confirmed a critical legal principle that has wide-reaching implications for injured workers: Termination of employment that arises from a refusal to perform unsuitable modified work does not disqualify a worker from receiving full LOE benefits. ⚖️ Context of the Case In…

📢 NOTICE TO INJURED WORKERS If you're waiting on a WSIAT appeal, please be advised: ⚠️ Delays are expected if the Tribunal is awaiting claim file updates from the WSIB during the ongoing WSIB staff strike. ⏳ Until the WSIB provides the necessary documentation, your appeal may be paused. 🔍 If you have questions about your appeal status or need help navigating this delay, contact us — we’re here to support injured workers every step of the way. #WSIB #WSIAT #WSIBStrike #InjuredWorkers #OntarioLaw #WSIBAppeals #WSIBUpdates #ParalegalSupport #WorkersComp

TORONTO, September 10, 2024 - RCR Legal Services Professional Corporation acted in recent cases before the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT) that led to the issuance of Decision Nos. 953/21 and 954/21 on August 21, 2024.   In these proceedings, on behalf of two public health nurses, we successfully argued that their occupational inhalation exposures to excessive levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) off gassing for nearly 14 months significantly contributed to the onset and development of Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), followed by Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) with associated Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), and Fibromyalgia (FM).   Our firm began representing these…

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