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  • Compensation Retired Senior employee

    Appeal Court Upholds $1.8 Million Award to Retired Employee: Key Lessons  

    April 28, 2025

    The OCA upheld a $1.8 million award to a retired Vice President for unpaid vacation, deferred bonuses, and unvested stock options.

  • severance obligations

    Ontario Court Confirms Repudiation of Employment Agreement Over Failure to Pay Statutory & Contractual Severance 

    April 21, 2025

    A stark reminder that severance obligations under employment contracts must be respected. Failing to do so breaches contractual duties.

  • COVID-19 Vaccine Task Report

    “Halting the use of vaccines without full disclosure of their potential risks…” – Gov’t COVID-19 Vaccine Task Report Raises Alarming Questions about Safety and Effectiveness

    April 15, 2025

    A recent Alberta Government COVID-19 Task Force report has sparked significant debate, calling for policy changes regarding vaccine use.

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    Canadian HR Reporter: Fired for political social media posts – employees/directors beware!

    March 31, 2025

    Published article by Ronald Minken and Tanya Sambi, March 2025: "Fired for political social media posts - employees/directors beware!"

  • political content on company devices

    Political Content on Company Devices – Disastrous Consequences! 

    March 31, 2025

    An employee’s political activity—intentional or not—on company devices could expose your organization to legal liability. 

  • Human Resources Director Canada

    Human Resources Director Canada: “BC Supreme Court upholds compensation for unvaccinated Purolator employees”

    March 27, 2025

    Published article by Ronald Minken and Tanya Sambi March 2025: "BC Supreme Court upholds compensation for unvaccinated Purolator employees".

  • Social Media Posts

    Fired for Political Social Media Posts – Employees/Directors!

    March 24, 2025

    Canadian case law shows courts have consistently upheld terminations of employees related to damaging or inflammatory social media posts.

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    Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association 2025 Spring Workshop April 8-10, 2025

    March 24, 2025

    Minken Employment Lawyers was honoured to be a Platinum Sponsor, host of the Jazz Luncheon and Employment Law presenters.

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    “Thank you for all your hard work and kind support to enable us to present a wonderful employer event. All the employers were engaged and enjoyed the presentation.…Ron Minken has been a very popular key note speaker.”
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“Mr. Minken, you are an excellent ambassador to your profession.” - L.P.

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“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 

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Severance Package Review
“Sara was amazing! She was so professional and personable. She was great in going through my severance package and explained each point in the most understandable manner. I left having a peace of mind that I had a great package and that she was there to support me if I had any further questions. My highest recommendation…” 
- C.E. 

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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.” 

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