Post Time:Jan 21,2013Classify:Industry NewsView:326
Ontario’s recent change to make Workplace Safety and Insurance Board coverage mandatory in the construction industry is an important component in combating the pervasive underground economy, says the
The report reads as follows: "As of January 1, 2013, almost every construction worker in the province of Ontario is required to be covered by the WSIB, a move that closes a loophole that allowed many contractors to style their employees as independent contractors. "'Before mandatory WSIB coverage, many Ontario construction workers were able to not only evade their taxes which fund important public services, but to also avoid making contributions to the funds that compensate injured workers,' says Sean Strickland, CEO of the OCS. 'By closing this loophole, the government has taken an important step in prohibiting the underground economy in Ontario construction.' "The OCS has conducted several studies on the underground construction economy in response to growing concerns expressed by contractors and construction unions. These studies provide evidence that:
Source: http://www.glasscanadamag.comAuthor: shangyi
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