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…
Practice Area: Occupational Health
Hicks Morley and 61 Lawyers Recognized in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
We’re proud to share that 61 Hicks Morley lawyers have been recognized in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory, reflecting the continued strength and growth of our team. This peer‑reviewed recognition is especially meaningful to us as it speaks to the care, integrity, and commitment to legal excellence our lawyers bring to their work every day. Congratulations to all those recognized and thank you to our clients and industry colleagues who put their trust in us to meet their labour and employment needs!
Ontario Launches Canada’s First Occupational Exposure Registry Self-Tracker
Ontario has launched Canada’s first Occupational Exposure Registry. This timely analysis from Nadine Zacks helps employers understand the registry’s scope, purpose, and limits within Ontario’s existing health and safety framework.
Osgoode Certificate in Education Law: OHSA in Education
Educators and administrators play a key role in maintaining a safe and healthy school community. Nadine Zacks will cover vital occupational health and safety considerations within the education sector in a session for the Osgoode Certificate in Education Law on January 29.
Congratulations to New Partner Lesley Campbell
We are pleased to announce that Lesley Campbell has joined the firm’s partnership. Lesley provides practical advice and representation to employers and management in both the private and public sectors on a wide range of employment, human rights, and labour issues.
We Welcome Knowledge Management Lead Rhonda B. Levy to Hicks Morley
We are excited to share that Rhonda Levy has joined Hicks Morley as our new Knowledge Management Lead! Deeply committed to innovation, current awareness, and advancing lawyer and client education, Rhonda will lead our knowledge management efforts, strengthening how we support our lawyers and deliver exceptional client service through our collective firm knowledge.
Rhonda B. Levy
Rhonda Levy is our Knowledge Management Lead operating out of Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. Rhonda leads our Professional Development program and maintains that innovation through legal technology is crucial. Deeply committed to current awareness and lawyer and client education, Rhonda is responsible for monitoring legislative developments, significant judicial decisions and arbitral awards, and for ensuring that our lawyers and clients are made aware of them in a timely manner. She is also dedicated to providing our lawyers with a robust collection of knowledge management resources so they can practice in an agile manner.
Important Changes to Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act Take Effect January 1, 2026
New Occupational Health and Safety Act updates take effect January 1, 2026. In this article, we outline the latest requirements impacting construction projects, sanitation records, public sector procurement, and enforcement measures that employers and constructors need to know.
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.
Ontario Catholic School Business Officials Association (OCSBOA): Annual Conference 2025
As part of the program, Njeri Damali Sojourner-Campbell will be presenting on attendance management and a recent arbitration decision, providing practical insights for school broads and business officials.