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: Workplace Safety & Insurance
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.
Bradley Gavin-Williams
Before law school, Bradley managed a unionized retail team, where he administered progressive discipline and navigated accommodation requests. He draws on that experience in advising employers on the same issues today.
Arbitrator Clarifies When Sick Leave May Be Available Following a WSIB Denial
A recent award clarifies when sick leave may be available after a WSIB denial and confirms the need for a case-by-case assessment.
55 Hicks Morley Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2027
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…
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.