A recent award clarifies when sick leave may be available after a WSIB denial and confirms the need for a case-by-case assessment.
Practice Area: Workplace Safety & Insurance
Ontario Superior Court Provides Guidance on Navigating Due Diligence Under OHSA
Ontario (Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development) v. Greater Sudbury (City) is significant for employers navigating due diligence under OHSA. It affirms that due diligence is not a standard of perfection but a fact-driven inquiry measured against what was genuinely within the accused’s control.
Game, Set, Compensable: When Workplace Pickleball Becomes a Competitive Sport
The Alberta Appeals Commission ruled that a worker’s arm injury, sustained while playing pickleball during employer-authorized group exercise, was compensable under Workers’ Compensation Board Policy 02-01.
WSIB Announces Closure of Second Injury and Enhancement Fund as of June 16, 2026
WSIB’s closure of the Second Injury and Enhancement Fund (SIEF) means an end to cost relief for Schedule 1 employers.
Ontario Proposes Higher WSIB Wage Replacement & Extended LOE Eligibility for Older Workers
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.
Ontario Intends to Extend WSIB Coverage to More Frontline Workers
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.
Year in Review: Notable Labour and Employment Law Decisions From 2025
Our annual Year in Review is here. In this article, Lesley Campbell, Ryan Freeman, Amanda Cohen, Rhonda B. Levy, and Owais Hashmi outline the most influential labour and employment decisions of 2025 and highlight two upcoming rulings that employers can expect to plan for the year ahead
Ontario’s Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025 Receives Royal Assent
Ontario continues its “Working for Workers” initiative with Bill 30, introducing major updates for employers. Mari Maimets, Nadine Zacks and Daryl Seupersad outline the key changes introduced and highlight what employers should take note of to be prepared.
Summer 2025 Updates for Social Services Employers
It has been a few unsettling months, and it looks like there will be more to come. We hope that you are able to find some time this summer to relax and recharge. Before you do, we wanted to bring to your attention some developments that may be important for your social services organization in the hopes it will make managing workplace issues easier.
Ontario Introduces Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025
On May 28, 2025, the Ontario government introduced Bill 30, the Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025 (Bill 30). Bill 30 continues the province’s ongoing “Working for Workers” legislative initiative, proposing significant amendments to various employment-related statutes, including the Employment Standards Act, 2000, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997.