Winning Cases at WSIB and WSIAT (Virtual Event)

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.