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Can I Take The Workplace Safety&Insurance Board To Small Claims Court? |
If that is possible would it be the right thing to do?
| Answer: Here's what the Ontario Courts of Justice Act says Jurisdiction 23. (1) The Small Claims Court, (a) has jurisdiction in any action for the payment of money where the amount claimed does not exceed the prescribed amount exclusive of interest and costs; and (b) has jurisdiction in any action for the recovery of possession of personal property where the value of the property does not exceed the prescribed amount. R.S.O. 1990, c. C.43, s. 23 (1). From this, it seems you could sue the provincial government, but I'd advise a quick call to an Ontario lawyer to be sure. There are also (if it's |
STEPPING DOWN Premier Dalton McGuinty nominated Elizabeth Witmer as the new chair of the Workplace Safety
As the federal agency responsible for enforcing workplace safety, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is often at the center of controversy. Associate Professor Michael W. Toffel and colleague David I. Levine report surprising findings