ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOWAs a result, the temp agency takes the financial hit if a temp gets hurt, not the company where they were actually injured. Minister Scott is working to ultimately address all challenges left behind by the previous government, including the issue raised in your question. These included two paid sick days for all workers, a minimum wage increase to $15 an hour, equal pay rights for temp agency workers, and measures to make it easier for temp workers to unionize. A company using temp agency workers can be prosecuted for any critical injuries and fatalities under provincial health and safety laws. Since WSIB premium costs are tied to injury rates, using temp agency workers can mean significant cost savings in the event of workplace accidents.

Source: thestar June 06, 2019 09:01 UTC