Counsel, Toronto
Direct: 416.864.7022
Main: 416.362.1011
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Year of Call: Ontario, 2004
Biography
Daryl Seupersad is counsel to Hicks Morley in its Toronto office. He has a robust practice focused on expert advice and representation for employers on all aspects of managing workers’ compensation claims as well as complex appeals before the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Appeals Services Division and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT).
Daryl’s dedication to the field of workers’ compensation law and legal acumen were recognized when he received the prestigious Ron Ellis Award for Excellence in Worker’s Compensation Law from the Ontario Bar Association. This accolade underscores Daryl’s commitment to excellence in advocacy and leadership in the field of workers’ compensation law.
Prior to joining Hicks Morley, Daryl worked at a boutique labour and employment firm where his practice was devoted to assisting employers with their workers’ compensation issues across different industries and jurisdictions.
Outside of his busy practice, Daryl has taught labour and employment law at George Brown College and enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter.
Practice Areas
Human Rights Occupational Health Workplace Safety & Insurance
Industries
Arts, Entertainment & Sports Colleges Construction Education Energy & Utilities Financial Services Government Ministries & Agencies (Federal and Provincial) Healthcare Hospitality & Gaming Manufacturing Media & Communications Membership Associations Mining & Natural Resources Municipalities & Municipal Agencies Non-profit Organizations Professional & Technical Services Retail & Wholesale Trade School Boards Social Services Technology Transportation & Warehousing Universities
Awards & Recognition
Ontario Bar Association Workers’ Compensation Section (2023)
Ron Ellis Award for Excellence in Workers’ Compensation Law
Memberships & Affiliations
Canadian Bar Association – Member
Ontario Bar Association – Member (Labour & Employment Law, Administrative Law, Civil Litigation, Constitutional, Civil Liberties and Human Rights, Privacy and Access to Information, Workers’ Compensation)
Select Publications & Presentations
“OBA Annual Update on Workplace Safety and Insurance Law” Ontario Bar Association (May 15, 2024)
“Annual Update on Workplace Safety and Insurance Law” Ontario Bar Association (May 17, 2023)
“RECONNECT: We Are Better Together: A Hybrid Speaker Series” The Schedule 2 Employers’ Group (September 27, 2022)
“Work-related COVID-19 claim costs will now impact WSIB premiums of individual schedule 1 employers” Link2Build News Ontario (September 26, 2022)
“Work-related COVID-19 claim costs will impact WCB premiums in Ontario” OHS Canada Magazine (September 23, 2022)
“Excelling at Remote Advocacy Before the WSIB and WSIAT” Ontario Bar Association (February 23, 2022)
“Navigating the Accommodation Process” Human Resources Professionals Association (October 13–14, 2021)
“Workplace Safety and Insurance Virtual Conference” Lancaster House (September 30, 2021)
“Introduction to Workplace Safety and Harassment Law and Investigations” Ontario Bar Association (April 14, 2021)
“Navigating the Accommodation Process” Human Resources Professionals Association (February 17, 2021)
“Navigating the Accommodation Process: Managing Employees with Disabilities or Workplace Injuries” Human Resources Professionals Association (October 7, 2020)
“Mitigating Risk – WSIB and Terminations” Human Resources Professionals Association (February 27, 2020)
“The Quirky World of Worker’s Compensation Law: Practical and Professional Advice for Navigating its Intricacies and Oddities” Ontario Bar Association Institute (February 5, 2020)
Education
Queen’s University, LL.B.
University of Toronto, B.A. (Hons)
