Since 2012, Rob has been counsel to CCP providing support to the firm’s clients primarily on Workplace Safety and Insurance matters.
Rob has appeared as counsel for employers in more than a thousand hearings before the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, and Appeals Tribunal. He has advised employers on related matters in grievance arbitrations, human rights proceedings, occupational health and safety proceedings, and dismissal and disability litigation. Rob also represents employers in Coroner’s Inquests required as a result of fatalities in the construction and mining industries.
Rob is a leader in the field of workers’ compensation law in Ontario. He served as the chair of the Ontario Bar Association’s workers’ compensation section on five occasions. In 2011, he became the 13th person to receive the section’s Ron Ellis Award recognizing leadership and excellence in workers’ compensation law in Ontario. Annually since 2008, Rob has been acknowledged by Best Lawyers in Canada in the practice area of Workers’ Compensation Law.
Rob brings a practical approach to addressing workplace safety and insurance issues, and regularly provides education and training to employers, human resources and occupational health professionals in this field.
SPEAKING/PRESENTATIONS
Rob has been the annual co-chair of the workers compensation education program of the Law Society of Ontario for more than a decade and frequently appears as a guest speaker at conferences for employer organizations including the annual conference of the Schedule 2 Employers’ Group.
Oct 22, 2019
On October 22, 2019, Rob Boswell will be speaking with Stephen Roberts of McTague Law at the 30th Annual Schedule 2 Employers' Group Con......MORE
Oct 03, 2019
On October 3, 2019, Rob Boswell will co-chair a Webcast Only continuing professional development program at the Law Society of Ontario on Ethi......MORE
Feb 06, 2018
On February 6, 2018, Rob Boswell co-chaired the discussion at the OBA on "Effectively Navigating the Intersection of Insurance and Worke......MORE
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- Best Lawyers in Canada, Workers’ Compensation Law (2012)
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