How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

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

What are Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser's eligibility criterias?

Employers must have fewer than 100 workers to access workplace safety and insurance services. Employers with fewer than 50 workers are eligible for representation in unlawful reprisal proceedings under OHSA.

Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser

Last Update: January 24, 2025

ON, Canada

Workplace safety advice in Ontario

Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser at a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : November 14, 2019

Financing Type

Expert Advice

Eligible Industries

Construction

Grant Providers

Government of Ontario

Status

Open

Overview of the Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser program

Free advice, representation and education on workplace safety and insurance, as well as worker's compensation, for Ontario employers.

Eligible projects & activities

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 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

Eligibility criteria of the Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser program

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.

Who is eligible?

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.

Eligible geographic areas

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.

Eligibility criteria of the Ontario Office of the Employer Adviser program

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

Additional information

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.

Documents and links

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