Today’s episode features contributions from legal experts John McKinnon and Chris Grawey, both of Injured Workers Community Legal Aid Clinic. 

In today's episode, we're examining a little-known but deeply consequential policy: the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act's cutoff of wage loss benefits at the age of 65. On paper, it might sound like just another administrative rule. In practice, it raises serious questions about age discrimination, economic security, and fairness for injured workers, particularly older workers who are still part of the workforce.

Labour Pains: An Injured Worker Podast (formerly InjuredWorkerCast) features conversations in the field of health & safety and workers’ compensation in Ontario, Canada and beyond. 

It is produced by Injured Workers Community Legal Clinic, and is not a substitute for professional legal advice.

For more information on workers compensation issues, campaigns, and resources, visit ⁠⁠⁠injuredworkersonline.org⁠⁠⁠.

Music and Audio Editing by David Newberry.