Highlights of Noteworthy Decisions

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Decision No. 300 24

Whether non-resident truck driver passing through Ontario at time of accident had a substantial connection to Ontario in right to sue application.

Decision No. 639 24

Defining a “clinical determination” when distinguishing between work-related and non-work-related impairments under OPM Document No. 15-06-08.

Decision No. 777 23

Transfer of costs and contributory negligence – assessing an employer’s common law duty of care with consideration of contractual agreement and Occupiers’ Liability Act (OLA).

Decision No. 99 24

Considering limitations from workplace injury and worker's perception of relationship with employer in determining entitlement for Chronic Mental Stress.

Decision No. 698 24

Determining entitlement for a non-professional escort (NPE) to medical appointments and distinguishing this from a Personal Care Allowance (PCA).

Decision No. 338 24

Providing notice of downside risk that becomes apparent after a worker’s testimony is completed with respect to LOE quantum issue.

Decision No. 423 24

Whether change in shift makes modified work unsuitable.

Decision No. 557 24

Concussions – defining an “impulse injury” where there was no direct impact to the head.

Decision No. 148 24

The length of time a worker was in a job share agreement is relevant in its exclusion from long-term average earnings basis calculation.

Decision No. 255 24

Clarifying the legal test for the application of a fatal claim premium adjustment and determining whether this violated an employer’s Charter rights.