Workers Compensation Matters

The Office of the Worker Advisor provides free representation services to non-unionized injured workers and their survivors, including summary advice, self-help materials, and representation on appeals. If you are a unionized injured worker, the OWA can advise you of any relevant time limits for action in your case, and refer you back to your union for assistance.  

 Tel: 905- 577-1301
Toll Free: 800-263-9209
Fax: 905-540-9355
E-mail: owaweb@ontario.ca
Address: 119 King Street West, 13th Floor Hamilton, Ontario L8P 4Y7
Website: www.owa.gov.on.ca 

 This is a province-wide specialty community legal clinic dealing with injured worker matters. The IWC provides advice regarding all employment law related issues and can provide representation regarding Workers’ Compensation and Canadian Pension Plan related cases. 

 Tel: 416-461-2411
Fax: 416-461-7138
Address: 815 Danforth Ave Suite 411, Toronto, Ontario M4J 1L2
Website: www.injuredworkersonline.org 

 IAVGO is a charitable not-for-profit community-based legal clinic that has provided free legal services to injured workers in Ontario since 1975. They are funded by Legal Aid Ontario. IAVGO operates Advocates for Injured Workers, a student legal aid clinic.

Tel: 416-924-6477
Toll Free: 1-877-230-6311
Fax: 416-924-2472
Address: 55 University Ave., 15th Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5J 2H7
Website: www.iavgo.org 

 Free information, legal advice and representation to low-income workers who face health and safety problems at work, including employment standards and wrongful dismissal.

Tel: 416-971-8832
Toll Free: 877-832-6090
Fax: 416-971-8834
Address: 180 Dundas St. West Suite 2000, Box 4 Toronto, Ontario M5G 1Z8
E-mail: whslc@lao.on.ca
Website: www.workers-safety.ca
Facebook: @TWHSLC
Twitter: @TWHSLC 

 Non-profit, volunteer-led organization supporting workers injured on the job, and their friends and family. Provides some assistance with Workplace Safety and Insurance Board claims. They also provide educational and social activities and a referral to other community services.

Tel: 905-543-9090
Toll-Free: 877-543-4349
Fax: 905-543-1775
Address: 1130 Barton St E, Suite 102 Hamilton, ON L8M 1M6
Website www.hdiwg.net
E-mail: hamiltoninjuredworkers@hdiwg.net