Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser
ON, Canada
Workplace safety advice in Ontario
grant_single_labels|summary
grant_single|eligibleFinancing
- grant_single|noCondition
grant_single|deadlines
- grant_single|openingDateNovember 14, 2019
grant_single|financingType
Expert Advice
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
- Construction
grant_single|grantors
- Government of Ontario
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grant_card_status|open
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Free advice, representation and education on workplace safety and insurance, as well as worker's compensation, for Ontario employers.
grant_single_labels|projects
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample
$ 16,000
Launching a worker’s compensation advisory service for tech startups
$ 14,400
Creating an online portal for workplace safety resources aimed at restaurant workers
$ 24,000
Organizing a workplace safety expo for construction industry professionals
$ 12,000
Implementing a workplace safety training program for small businesses
$ 9,000
Establishing an educational workshop series on workplace safety for artisans
$ 20,000
Developing a mobile application for workplace safety education targeted at retail employees
grant_single_labels|admissibility
Eligibility for services provided by the Office of the Employer Adviser (OEA) is determined by legal and organizational criteria related to the size and sector of the employer.
- Employers seeking legal advice and representation must have fewer than 100 workers for WSIB-related issues.
- Employers seeking assistance for allegations of unlawful reprisal under OHSA must have fewer than 50 workers.
- Services are available to employers throughout Ontario.
- Employers must be involved with workplace safety and insurance claims or facing allegations related to unlawful reprisal under OHSA.
grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply
The Office of the Employer Adviser (OEA) provides legal services primarily to employers in Ontario who employ fewer than 100 workers. The OEA focuses on those employers for representation before the WSIB and WSIAT in workplace safety and insurance matters. For issues related to unlawful reprisals under the OHSA, they represent employers with fewer than 50 workers. The services are available to any size of employer, but representation is focused on smaller businesses as specified by the size thresholds.
grant_eligibility_criteria|zone
This grant is available to employers throughout Ontario. The Office of the Employer Adviser (OEA) operates across the province to support eligible businesses.
- Employers throughout Ontario.
grant_single_labels|criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The evaluation and selection criteria are as follows:
- Expertise and experience in the field
- Alignment with grant objectives
- Feasibility and impact of proposed project
- Clarity and completeness of application
- Demonstrated need for funding
grant_single_labels|otherInfo
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Legal services and representation provided are entirely funded through WSIB premiums or administrative fees paid by employers, ensuring no additional costs to the employer.
- The OEA specializes in assisting smaller employers, particularly those with fewer than 100 workers, offering targeted support and advocacy.
- The OEA conducts webinars and education sessions, enhancing employer knowledge regarding workplace safety and unjust reprisal regulations.
- Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) legal representation is available for employers with fewer than 50 workers facing reprisal allegations.
- Confidentiality is a key aspect of OEA services, ensuring privacy for employers using their services.
