Pirate ships frequently operated with an equitable compensation system for injury "at work"
Disability benefits for soldiers injured in the course of their duties helped form social attitudes
While originally intended for injured passengers and landowners, Prussian courts reinterpreted the Act to cover injured workers.
Otto Von Bismarck's social insurance program introduces the world's first state-run workers' compensation system.
Under new legislation claims for compensation continue to be made through the courts and depend on fault
The new law gave workers a no-fault alternative to common law claims against the employer.
By 1891 there were more deaths from work-related accidents in N.Z. than in Britain..
Using the British 1897 Act as a model, South Australia in 1900 becomes the first state to pass workers' compensation legislation.
The 1906 Workmen's Compensation Act addresses some shortcomings of the 1897 Act.
President Roosevelt calls for US workers’ compensation legislation
Labour movement pressure and business discontent with "this nuisance of litigation" lead government to consider new policies for compensation of workplace accidents which continue to climb at alarming rates.
Economic interests of employers and social change influence most states to adopt workers' compensation laws between 1911 and 1920.
Report proposes the "historic compromise" and principles that form the basis for Canada's workers compensation systems
The "war to end all wars" saw almost one-third of soldiers return wounded. Industrial injuries were also heavy
With Ontario's 1914 Act, provinces start introducing laws based on Meredith's principles.
With Ontario's 1914 Act in effect Jan. 1915, the WCB sets up in offices in St James Square in the Normal School buildings.
Quebec introduces an "Act respecting industrial accidents" and creates the Commission des accidents du travail du Quebec.
The economic collapse brought greater awareness individuals were not always able to provide for their own financial security.
Anderson Royal Commission recommends Saskatchewan adopt the Meredith compensation system.
Commission called in the Depression years proves a huge disappointment to injured workers
The Beveridge Report gives rise to a system of social security following WII, including the National Insurance (Industrial Injuries) Act of 1946
On March 24, 1949 PEI becomes the ninth province to enact workers' compensation legislation
In his review Roach warns against expanding the Act into "social legislation"
Construction tragedy leads to reform of Ontario's safety and labour laws
Third major review of Ontario's system called as the number of back injuries rises sharply and blame placed on "careless worker"
Royal Commission recommends a no-fault independently-administered accident compensation system
Legal clinic opens in Cabbagetown church building with the help of Allan Baldwin
Saskatchewan leads the way in North American In legislating three important rights for workers in its Occupational Health Act
Report calls U.S. state laws "in general neither adequate nor equitable"
The 1972 and 1973 Amendment Act integrate workers' compensation into a comprehensive, compulsory, national, no-fault accident insurance compensation system.
Newspapers articles on "deplorable state" of WCB prompt major investigation
Assessment by Ontario WCB medical consultant illustrates social attitudes and barriers facing injured workers
Industrial Accident Victims' Group of Ontario, a new community clinic serving injured workers, sets up in Toronto
Increasingly frustrated with their treatment by the Board, injured workers organize
Outrageous conditions in Ontario mines lead to Ham Commission and major advances in OH&S
Based on the 1974 Woodhouse Committee report, Australia looks at establishing a comprehensive national no-fault compensation system
Wegenast's revenge? Private insurance philosophy marks major shift from Meredith principles.
7 arrested in clash over WCB pensions at Toronto ministry offices
Three reports issued 1980-1986 by law professor and former chair of BC's Labour Relations Board, influence the future direction of Ontario system
"Brokerage politics - disabled people have no bargaining power"
In 1981 Quebec's compensation system provides unique Safe Maternity Experience Program, with protective reassignment & preventive withdrawal benefits
Launched by the Canadian Labour Congress in 1983, over 80 countries now recognize April 28
They came to the Legislature in such numbers the Parliamentary Committee was forced to hold its public hearings outdoors
Northern Ontario group formed in response to Bill 101 continues to play a major role in law reform and community organizing
Commission chair reports Johns-Manville Ontario plant created "a world-class occupational health disaster"
Minister of Labour promises injured workers "no more cap in hand"!
New external independent Appeals Tribunal is created through Ontario's Bill 101, becoming operational in Oct. 1989.
An "Act respecting industrial accidents and occupational diseases," replacing the Workers' Compensation Act, comes into force.
Ontario Injured workers' call for VR as a right is heeded by Task Force in report "An injury to one is an injury to all" (Aug. 1987)
"It began with a wild melee on the red carpet of the Ontario Legislature...Their anger was transmitted across the province" (Toronto Star, Oct. 27 1988)
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