Program Overview
Program Overview
Appearing before the WSIB and the WSIAT requires more than familiarity with workers’ compensation legislation and policy; it requires strategic thinking, careful preparation, and effective advocacy. In this workshop, experienced advocates will guide participants through the key stages of a successful appeal, highlighting both procedural requirements and advocacy best practices.
Topics will include:
- Appealing a board-level decision within mandated timelines;
- Identifying, sorting, and prioritizing issues in an appeal;
- Developing a persuasive “theory of the case”;
- Meeting pre-hearing disclosure obligations;
- Obtaining and organizing relevant evidence;
- Anticipating and responding to the other side’s arguments;
- Preparing clients for hearings;
- Effectively using and challenging medical information;
- Making compelling opening statements and final arguments; and
- Questioning and cross-questioning witnesses.
What to Expect:
In this virtual skills training workshop, experienced worker and employer advocates will guide participants through the workers’ compensation appeal process, from an adverse Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) decision to a hearing before the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT).
Designed for advocates appearing before the WSIB and WSIAT, the session will focus on practical advocacy strategies, evidentiary considerations, and common challenges that arise at each stage of the appeal process. Participants will have opportunities to ask questions and engage with approaches they can apply directly in their own files.
Participants will also receive a comprehensive set of digital materials, including textbook chapters, case summaries, and additional resources developed by Lancaster House program lawyers for continued learning and future reference.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is well suited for professionals involved in WSIB and WSIAT advocacy, including:
- Worker Advocates and Representatives – Individuals representing injured workers in appeals who want to strengthen case strategy, evidence development, and hearing advocacy skills.
- Employer Advocates and Consultants – Professionals acting for employers before the WSIB or WSIAT who require a deeper understanding of effective appeal preparation and presentation.
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will leave this training equipped to:
- Navigate the WSIB appeal pathway, from a board-level decision to a WSIAT hearing;
- Identify, organize, and prioritize issues in workers’ compensation appeals;
- Develop and present a clear and persuasive theory of the case; and
- Prepare effectively for hearings, including witness examination and argument.
Pricing
Pricing
$995.00Add to cart
Speakers
Coming Soon.
Supported by the Institute for Work & Health:
