The answer depends on if the member is being paid by the employer or WSIB directly, see below:

1. Yes, while the member is paid by the employer.
2. When a member is being paid directly by WSIB they have a choice to maintain their pension contributions. If the member elects to maintain their pension contributions, the employer will maintain the employer’s portion.
3. If the member is being paid directly from WSIB and is also approved on LTIP, the employer maintains both the employee and employers pension contributions.

No, however if the WSIB claim is denied, the employer can have access to the complete WSIB file.

Yes.

No.

NOTE: the employer can contact the WSIB for updates with regard to return to work. If the WSIB claim is denied, the employer can have access to the complete WSIB file.

Yes.

If a member’s WSIB claim is denied, they should contact the OPP Association for assistance at 705-728-6161, 1-800-461-4282 or at oppa@oppa.ca

If a member’s is injured or becomes ill due to actions of a third party, they will have the option to file as WSIB claim or a civil suit. Members should contact the OPP Association to understand their options. If the member elects the civil route, they should still apply for LTIP.

A Civilian members WSIB entitlements are as per Article 15 of the January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2018 Civilian Collective Agreement (CCA) as below:

15.01 – 100% salary for period not exceeding 30 calendar days while WSIB adjudicates the claim.

15.02 – Award – Effective November 1, 2016 – 100% salary for one year (from the date of injury/illness) continuous working days or accumulation of several absences.

15.03 – Effective November 1, 2016 – salary payments under Article 9.05 b) shall be reduced to the extent necessary to provide that an employee’s net earnings equal one hundred percent (100%) of his or her net earnings to the commencement of his or her absence.

15.04 – Provision to top up WSIB award with accumulated credits if award is less than regular salary or longer than 15.02.

15.05 – Effective November 1, 2016 – Provision to use STSP credits beyond the period of time as per 15.02.

NOTE: As per Kaplan Award May 6, 2019 – Article 9.05(b) of the Uniform collective agreement, and Article 15.02 of the Civilian collective agreement address the top-up provided to members who are in receipt of WSIB benefits.

I award that the two-year top up limitation in the Uniform collective agreement and one-year top up limitation in the Civilian collective agreement be removed and replaced with a top up period for the duration of the member’s receipt of WSIB benefits. The articles otherwise remain the same. This provision will become effective September 1, 2019.

A Uniform members WSIB entitlements are as per Article 9.05 of the January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2018 Uniform Collective Agreement (UCA) as below:

9.05 (a) – 100% Salary for first 30 calendar days (from the date of injury/illness) while Workplace Safety Insurance Board (WSIB) adjudicates the claim.

9.05 (b) – Award – Effective November 1, 2016 – 100% salary for two years (from the date of injury/illness) continuous working days or accumulation of several absences.

9.05 \c) Effective November 1, 2016 salary payments under Article 9.05 b) shall be reduced to the extent necessary to provide that an employee’s net earnings equal one hundred percent (100%) of his or her net earnings to the commencement of his or her absence.

9.05 (d) – Provision to top up the WSIB award with accumulated credits if member remains off beyond the period of time as per 9.05 (b).

9.05(e) – Provision to use STSP credits beyond the period of time as per 9.05 (b).

NOTE: As per Kaplan Award May 6, 2019 – Article 9.05(b) of the Uniform collective agreement, and Article 15.02 of the Civilian collective agreement address the top-up provided to members who are in receipt of WSIB benefits.

I award that the two-year top up limitation in the Uniform collective agreement and one-year top up limitation in the Civilian collective agreement be removed and replaced with a top up period for the duration of the member’s receipt of WSIB benefits. The articles otherwise remain the same. This provision will become effective September 1, 2019.

Your local OPP Association representative will assist members at their request, protecting the member’s interests; providing sound practical advice, ensure confidentiality, attend meetings regarding employment accommodation and return to work, and work with the employer to try and resolve the matter locally. The local representative may contact an Executive Officer at the OPP Association Head Office for advice as required.