Open
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Office of the Employer Adviser provides free confidential legal help to Ontario employers. It supports workplace safety and insurance matters, return-to-work issues, appeals, and unlawful reprisal cases.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Develop workforce skills
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 100 employees maximum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Legal advice on workplace safety and insurance matters.
- Representation before the WSIB, WSIAT, and OLRB.
- Support with unlawful reprisal allegations under OHSA.
- Webinars and education sessions for employers.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario employers
- Construction employers
- Non-construction employers
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Additional information
- Services are confidential.
- Support is funded through WSIB premiums and administrative fees.
- The organization is an independent agency of Ontario’s Ministry of Labour.
Documents and links
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser?
The Office of the Employer Adviser provides free confidential legal help to Ontario employers. It supports workplace safety and insurance matters, return-to-work issues, appeals, and unlawful reprisal cases.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser program, you must:
Ontario employer
Mainly employers under 100 workers
Under 50 workers for OLRB reprisal cases
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser?
Legal advice on workplace safety and insurance matters.
Representation before the WSIB, WSIAT, and OLRB.
Support with unlawful reprisal allegations under OHSA.
Webinars and education sessions for employers.
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser?
You can contact Government of Ontario by email at askoea@ontario.ca or by phone at 1-800-387-0774.
Where is the Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser available?
The Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser?
Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser is funded by Government of Ontario