OBA Workers’ Compensation PROGRAM | Original Program Date: June 19, 2024

Collaboration and civility between the Bar and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (“WSIAT”) can work to the advantage of all parties to a workers’ compensation dispute and enhance fairness.
 
Hear directly from the WSIAT about how collaboration and civility among hearing participants can be beneficial for processing the appeal, including valuable insights from real cases. Receive updates on the WSIAT’s new Navigator process, to aid self-represented parties or any parties/representatives who need assistance in the pre-hearing stage, and gather helpful information from the Lead of the Tribunal’s ADR and Mediation Services on the importance of collaboration and civility in mediation.

Plus, don’t miss our expert panel discussion as a WSIAT Vice-Chair and representatives from the worker and employer side discuss the various points in the hearing process (before, during and after) where there are opportunities for representatives to collaborate with each other and with the WSIAT to enhance fairness and expedite processes.

Don’t miss the insights you need to expediate your matters and better represent your clients at this event. Register now!

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Julia Noble, Associate Counsel to the Chair, WSIAT
Alec Farquhar, Lead, Engagement, Inclusive Design for Employment Access

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

Rosemarie McCutcheon, Tribunal Chair, WSIAT
Nicole Bisson, Director Appeal Services, WSIAT  
Martha Keil, Tribunal Vice-Chair, WSIAT
Sean Ryan, Tribunal Vice-Chair/Lead, ADR Program

PANEL DISCUSSION

Joanna Smith, Vice-Chair Registrar, WSIAT
Stephen Roberts, Partner, McTague Law Firm LLP
Maryth Yachnin, Research and Test Case Lawyer, IAVGO Community Legal Clinic