Joseph brings a business background to his legal practice, helping employers weigh the practical, operational and financial implications of labour and employment decisions alongside the legal risk.
Practice Area: Occupational Health
Ruvanya Kasturiarachchi
Ruvanya Kasturiarachchi is a labour and employment lawyer in Hicks Morley’s Toronto office. She provides advice and representation to employers on a wide range of issues such as grievance arbitration, labour disputes, wrongful and constructive dismissals, employment standards, and human rights.
Christopher Howard
Christopher has a wide range of expertise in managing labour and employment disputes across the public and private sectors, including disputes surrounding accommodation, health and safety, discipline, compensation and union certification.
Andrew Campbell
Andrew advises public and private sector employers on issues including grievance arbitrations, certification applications, collective bargaining, wrongful dismissal claims, occupational health and safety, and human rights. His practical and solutions-focused approach to advising clients considers the legal and operational issues facing employers.
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.
Courtney March
Courtney has developed particular expertise in representing clients in matters involving historical abuse claims as well as safe sport. These evolving areas of practice require a thoughtful and nuanced approach, balancing legal risk management with trauma-informed advocacy, regulatory obligations, and reputational considerations.
Final Means Final: Settlement Enforced by Ontario Labour Relations Board
In Yolande Linton v. Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology, the Ontario Labour Relations Board (Board) upheld and enforced a settlement between the parties, dismissing the Applicant’s unlawful reprisal claim under section 50 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. For employers, this decision reinforces that clearly communicated and accepted settlement terms can be…
Jessica DeForest
Jessica is a labour and employment lawyer practicing out of Hicks Morley’s Waterloo office. She advises employers on various matters related to litigation, employment law and human rights.
Isabel de Wolde
Isabel’s multi-jurisdictional background enhances her advocacy for clients by enabling her to anticipate and respond to legal issues across diverse legislative and workplace contexts. This perspective informs her practice across various areas of employment and labour law, including litigation, human rights, occupational health and safety, and workplace policies and contracts.
Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA): 2026 Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium
From workplace safety and accommodation to arbitration innovation and equity in education, the Hicks Morley team will be speaking at OPSBA’s Education Labour Relations and Human Resources Symposium on April 23-24.