Workers' Compensation

In 2024, your Workers' Compensation Department has won more than $1.1 MILLION back for UFCW Locals 175 & 633 members made ill or injured at work.

Workplace Injuries: Claims and Time Limits

All members should report any and all injuries that happen at work to your supervisor, and your Health & Safety Rep or Joint Health & Safety Committee (JHSC).

Should you file a claim with the WSIB?

If you get injured at work, are made ill through the course of your work, or suspect that the onset of pain is work related, then YES. File a Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) claim.

If you're not sure, you can still file a claim and withdraw it. It is better to get it on the record than risk missing time limits or not putting a claim in for an injury or symptoms that get worse.

Types of Claims

• Accidents: An injury that results from a single incident.

• Disablements: A condition/injury that emerges over time as a result of the work.

• Psychological Conditions: Mental stress injuries resulting from a traumatic incident or series of incidents at work.

• Occupational Diseases: Illness caused by exposure to a workplace health hazard.

• Hearing Loss: Work-related exposure to excessive noise.

In 2024, your Workers' Compensation Department has won more than $1.1 MILLION back for UFCW Locals 175 & 633 members made ill or injured at work.

Time Limits

Under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act there is a six-month time limit to apply for benefits. This means six months from the injury date or the onset of symptoms. If you're not sure whether your symptoms are work-related, consult your doctor. Again, it's always best to file a claim than not.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact your Union Rep or reach out to the Union’s Workers Compensation department for assistance by email at workerscomp@ufcw175.com or by phone at 1-800-565-8329.

Find more information and resources on the WSIB process including appealing a denied claim, the types of benefits paid to injured workers, and more, online.