(Mandatory Reporting)
Members of the College
Section 73(1) of the Social Work Profession Act requires members to inform the registrar if they believe another member has a physical or mental condition that makes them: 1) unfit to practice, or 2) in need of practice restrictions.
Employers
Section 74(1) of the Social Work Profession Act requires employers to promptly report if a social worker is fired for misconduct, incompetence, or incapacity. The employer must inform the registrar and give the social worker a copy of the report.
Failure to Report
The Social Work Profession Act states that failing to report is an offense.
If convicted, there can be a fine of up to $10,000. College members who fail to report may also face allegations of professional misconduct.
For more details about mandatory reporting, please review the Social Work Profession Act, the Social Work Profession Regulation, the MCSW By-Laws, and the MCSW Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.