Hicks Morley publishes a number of materials, both electronic and print, on issue-specific and sector-specific topics of interest to our clients. Our insights section has links to all of our various publications, updates and blogs, both current and historical, to keep you informed of developments in the law that impact human resources.


Human Resources Legislative Update

Ontario Moves to Ban Mandatory Uniform Fees and Protect Entertainment Workers

· 1 min read By: Rhonda B. Levy

Ontario has announced proposed amendments that would restrict mandatory, employer specific uniform fees and introduce new rules affecting talent agencies. Rhonda J. Levy summarizes what this means in our latest human resources legislative update.

Human Resources Legislative Update

Bill 101 Tabled: Would Change Governance and Operations of School Boards

· 1 min read By: Grant R. Nuttall

On April 13, 2026, the Ontario government tabled Bill 101 (Putting Student Achievement First Act, 2026), aimed at strengthening school board oversight and accountability. We’re monitoring the bill’s progress and will continue to share updates as it moves through the legislative process.

Human Resources Legislative Update

Ontario Proposes Higher WSIB Wage Replacement & Extended LOE Eligibility for Older Workers

· 2 min read By: Stephanie J. Savoni

Ontario has proposed changes that would increase WSIB wage-replacement (LOE) benefits from 85% to 90% and extend LOE eligibility for workers who intend to work past age 65. If passed, these amendments may increase claim costs and premium pressure—making strong return-to-work programs even more important. Hicks Morley’s Stephanie Savoni outlines the amendments.

Human Resources Legislative Update

Ontario Intends to Extend WSIB Coverage to More Frontline Workers

· 1 min read By: Stephanie J. Savoni

Ontario has announced it will table legislation that could extend mandatory WSIB coverage to workers in privately operated residential care facilities, retirement homes and group homes—expanding access to wage-replacement and health care benefits for more frontline staff. Stephanie Savoni provides an update on the proposed changes.

Safe Sport

Canada Sport Commission’s Final Report: Time for Action

· 7 min read By: Brittany Bates, Frank Cesario, Kayley C. Leon

Canada’s Future of Sport Commission has released its final report – laying out 98 Calls to Action—ranging from immediate safe sport and governance expectations to longer-term structural reform. For organizations that fund, oversee, or deliver sport programs, the recommendations could signal higher compliance and audit readiness requirements. Frank Cesario, Kayley Leon and Brittany Bates review the key takeaways and practical steps you can take now.

Case In Point

Criminal Negligence Convictions Following Workplace Fatality Send Clear Message to Employers

· 6 min read By: Anoushka Zachariah

R. v. J. Cote and Son Excavating Ltd., 2025 BCSC 2540, a recent decision of the British Columbia Supreme Court, serves as a stark reminder that workplace safety failures can give rise to criminal liability for employers. In this decision, an employer was found guilty of criminal negligence causing death and criminal negligence causing bodily…