WSIB Construction Rates for 2009 are the same or lower for most rates groups

Oct. 21, 2008

The WSIB has released final assessment rates for 2009.

The premium rate for the terrazzo, tile & natural stone trade – RATE GROUP 719 – INSIDE FINISHING – remains unchanged from 2008 at $6.75.

The annual maximum earnings ceiling for 2009 is $74,000 up from $73,300 for 2008.

The Premium Rate schedule for 2009 with the 2008 comparison is below.

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Rate Group Description 2009 Premium
Rate ($)		 2008 Premium
Rate ($)		 Percent Change
704 Electrical and Incidental Construction Services   3.25   3.29  1.2%
707 Mechanical and Sheet Metal Work   3.98   4.02 -1.0%
711 Roadbuilding and Excavating   4.68   4.55  2.9%
719 Inside Finishing   6.75   6.75  0.0%
723 Industrial, Commercial & Institutional Construction   4.35   4.35  0.0%
728 Roofing 12.98 12.98  0.0%
732 Heavy Civil Construction   6.34   6.34  0.0%
737 Millwrighting and Welding   6.25   6.32 -1.1%
741 Masonry 11.15 11.15  0.0%
748 Form Work and Demolition 15.86 16.02 -1.0%
751 Siding and Outside Finishing   9.14   8.90  2.7%
764 Homebuilding   8.71   8.80 -1.0%
 

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