Hicks Morley is proud to share that the firm has achieved its strongest showing ever in The Best Lawyers in Canada™, welcoming a nearly 15% increase from last year. In this 2027 edition, 51 of our lawyers were named The Best Lawyers in Canada™ across 5 practice areas – Labour and Employment Law, Employee Benefits…
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.
After SIEF: Managing WSIB Claims Costs in a New Landscape
With the closure of WSIB’s Second Injury and Enhancement Fund (SIEF), Schedule 1 employers will need to reassess how they manage claims costs involving causation, pre-existing conditions and pre-accident impairments. This session will provide practical guidance on the tools that remain available to employers as they navigate this new claims management landscape.
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 Bar Association (OBA): Fundamentals of Workplace Safety and Insurance Law
Hicks Morley’s Daryl Seupersad will be speaking at the upcoming Ontario Bar Association’s CPD program on July 29, where he will discuss the fundamentals of workplace safety and insurance law.
WSIB Claims Management: Appeals Process and Advocacy at the WSIB and the WSIAT
This workshop will help human resources professionals and others responsible for managing WSIB claims understand the appeals rules and procedures so that they can better manage the appeals process for their organizations.
WSIB Claims Management: A Detailed Overview of the Life of a Claim
Many issues are impacting employers’ WSIB claims costs, including unsuccessful return-to-work efforts, complicated injuries, psychological conditions, pre-existing conditions, and a lack of monitoring and progress. This workshop will provide a detailed overview of the life of a WSIB claim, along with strategies to better manage these challenging issues.
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.