The Ontario government is proposing the first increase in nearly 30 years to income replacement benefits for injured workers through the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board.
If approved, Loss-of-Earnings benefits would rise to 90 per cent of take-home pay, up from 85 per cent. Officials say the change would help workers better manage rising living costs while recovering from injuries.
Labour Minister David Piccini says the move ensures injured workers can focus on healing without worrying about finances.
The proposal also includes new rules for older workers. Those planning to work past age 65 could continue receiving benefits, instead of losing them under current limits.
The province says more Ontarians are staying in the workforce longer, with hundreds of thousands aged 65 and older still working.
The changes are part of a broader package aimed at protecting workers and strengthening Ontario’s economy.
