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September 10, 2019

Employers in Canada are entitled to use progressive discipline in the workplace, which means taking gradual steps that increase in severity to maintain company standards and expectations. Progressive discipline includes having in-person meetings and distributing formal warning letters to employees who are not performing up to standards or who are straying away from expectations.

Discipline in the Workplace

August 26, 2019

Employers and employees alike often wonder what consequences employers can impose on their employees due to performance issues or misconduct. Here, we Read More...

Retracted Resignation’s Impact on Termination Notice Period – The Ontario Court of Appeal Rules in Theberge-Lindsay v. 3395022 Canada Inc. (Kutcher Dentistry Professional Corporation)

August 13, 2019

In this decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal considered the effect of an employee’s resignation and re-employment in a wrongful dismissal case.

Minken Employment Lawyers Finalists in the Canadian HR Awards — Labour & Employment Law Boutique of the Year!

July 30, 2019

Once again Minken Employment Lawyers has been nominated and selected as a Finalist in the annual Canadian HR Awards for Labour & Employment Law Boutiq Read More...

Annual TD Markham Jazz Festival August 16 to 18, 2019
July 30, 2019
Minken Employment Lawyers present bassist, singer and composer Brandi Disterheft at the TD Markham Jazz Festival on the final night, Sunday, August 18 Read More...

Nagribianko v. Select Wine Merchants Ltd.: Court of Appeal on the Meaning of Probation Period
July 24, 2019
In Nagribianko v. Select Wine Merchants Ltd., Ontario’s highest court considered whether a cursory probationary clause contained in an employment co Read More...

Summer is Here! – A Brief Guide to Employee Vacation Entitlements and Employer Responsibilities.
July 9, 2019
School is out for summer, and many employees are looking forward to spending some time away from work with their families. So, now is a good time to c Read More...

TD Niagara Jazz Festival’s Summer Festival July 19-28, 2019
June 25, 2019
Minken Employment Lawyers is proud to support TD Niagara Jazz Festival’s summer festival once again, from July 19-28, 2019, in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Law Firm
“Minken has produced favourable results for our firm in every case that they have handled for us. Ron's advice in handling various employment matters has resulted in substantial financial savings to our firm. Minken truly goes the "extra mile" in providing superior service.”

“Minken & Associates proved to me that not all law firms are the same.” - Z.B.

“Your expertise in cases such as mine was well worth the investment.” - S.S.

“It is always a pleasure dealing with professional companies and yours sets the bar to new heights.” - A.S.

“You are an excellent ambassador to your profession” - L.P.

“83% improvement in the offer value.” - D.R.

“Thank you all again for the outstanding job!” - S.B.

“I credit Mr. Minken and the help he provided for keeping my employment situation intact.” - A.C.

“…welcoming atmosphere right along with the extremely professional service and guidance...” - M.S.

“Several issues, both monetary and otherwise, were resolved, without dispute, to my satisfaction.” - B.R.

“Increased my severance package by 300%! Fantastic result!” - M.E. Read More…

Osgoode Professional Development
“…Ron presented a topic entitled “Just Cause” Round-Up. His presentation was well researched, informative, and well-received. I enjoyed Ron’s enthusiasm and would highly recommend him as a speaker to other professional organizations.”
- Stuart Rudner, Miller Thomson LLP

“Mr. Minken, you are an excellent ambassador to your profession.” - L.P.

Law Firm
“Minken has produced favourable results for our firm in every case that they have handled for us. Ron's advice in handling various employment matters has resulted in substantial financial savings to our firm. Minken truly goes the "extra mile" in providing superior service.”

Executive Termination Settlement avoiding Litigation
“Your efforts and expertise have significantly increased the overall value of the settlement provided to me. Your involvement not only increased the monetary value of the settlement but also served to ensure that several other issues, both monetary and otherwise, were resolved, without dispute, to my satisfaction.” - B.R.

Employment Contract Review - Director of Finances
“I would like to thank Mr. Minken for his help in reviewing my employment contract. I found that he was very informative in providing me with his expert knowledge on matters pertaining to my situation and advising me appropriately. I found that he went above and beyond what I expected, and I greatly appreciate his help. I would highly recommend his services to other people and have already done so.” - G.L.

“Ron, I want to thank you for the excellent job that you did as a mediator in our recent case. Your neutral but effective approach assisted with defusing the tension in the litigation and assisted the parties in appraising the case realistically and practically. It is precisely what I want in a mediator - and too seldom experience.” - Howard Levitt, Levitt LLP

International Charity (Non-for-Profit) Organization with Unionized and Non-Unionized employees
Minken Employment Lawyers has assisted Canadian branch with grievances and labour issues, advising us with respect to our Collective Agreement, drafting employment contracts and advising with respect to ensuring the employment contracts will be upheld in Court, advising and strategizing with respect to terminations and exit packages, as well as various policies and practices relating to employee matters both locally and abroad.”