Minken Employment Lawyers

The modern workplace is not as simple as it used to be. Minken Employment Lawyers provides expert legal services on a full range of Canadian workplace issues. We’ve had over 20 years of experience helping employers and employees save costs, prevent litigation and secure rights and entitlements.

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Workplace Affair Results in Termination for Cause - Couple holding hands
January 24, 2012, No comments

In Reichard v. Kuntz Electroplating Inc. the Ontario Superior Court of Justice held that an employer may terminate a manager for cause if the manager’s conduct has caused the employer to doubt the manager’s trust, integrity and honesty required at the workplace.

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Court House -- Legislation
December 13, 2011, No comments

In Mattiassi v. Hathro Management Partnership the Ontario Superior Court of Justice reinforced that severance pay must be paid in lump sum no matter how much working notice an employee has received.

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Employment Related Damages for Religious Organizations -- Man with cross
November 28, 2011, No comments

In Hart v. Roman Catholic Episcopal Corp. of the Diocese of Kingston, in Canada the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld a Motion Judge’s decision that the Ontario Superior Court of Justice lacked jurisdiction over employment law matters that are ecclesiastical in nature.

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Minken Employment Lawyers is a Jazz Diva Series & Manhattan Transfer sponsor of Markham Theatre 2011/2012 Season.

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Employment Contact and pen

The distinction between fixed-term employment contracts and contracts of indefinite duration is an important one due to the great difference in the potential damage awards that are available to the employee in the event of possible litigation.

What’s the Difference?…

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Blog

Courthouse -- Working Notice Period

Court Awards Notice Despite Employee’s Resignation During Working Notice Period

February 7, 2012 , No comments

The British Columbia Court of Appeal has overturned the Superior Court’s decision in Giza v. Sechelt School Bus Services Ltd. finding that the Trial Judge erred when concluding that an employee who fails to work during the notice period looses their entitlement to reasonable notice or damages in lieu thereof.

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Concepts

Verbal Harassment Results in Termination -- Man's fist on desk

Termination for Cause—Hard to Prove

Even if not mentioned in verbal or written employment contracts, termination for cause is an implied term in all employment contract.

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News/Events

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Minken Employment Lawyers Awarded Again by Corporate INTL

Once again Minken Employment Lawyers has been chosen as a winner by Corporate INTL. This year our firm is the Legal Award recipient of the “2012 Employment Law Firm of the Year in Canada” award. The award gives recognition to our firm for our nation-wide success and expertise in Employment Law.

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