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Fiduciary Employees — Can You Poach?
December 17, 2017
Canadian Employment Law Today, November 2017 – Cosolo v. Geo. A. Kelson Limited – Certain key employees have limits after resigning

New Legislation Alert – Bill C-65 designed to prevent workplace harassment and violence in federally regulated workplaces
December 12, 2017
Sexual harassment and violence have dominated the media of late. Women and men have come forward with public allegations of harassment and assault aga Read More...

Taxi Company Not Liable for Driver’s Sexual Assault
December 5, 2017
In Ivic v. Lakovic, 2017 ONCA 446, a taxi driver was accused of sexually assaulting a passenger in the taxi. To what extent is the employer liable for Read More...

Mental Health in the Workplace: Employer Responsibilities
November 28, 2017
According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, one in five Canadians will experience a mental health or addiction problem. It is a leading cause Read More...

Canadian HR Reporter: Fiduciary employees – Can you poach?
November 22, 2017
Canadian HR Reporter published an article by Ronald Minken, November 2017: "Fiduciary employees – Can you poach?"

Bill 148 – One Step Closer To Being Passed!
November 21, 2017
On November 17, 2017, Bill 148 was ordered for Third Reading. While there are some new amendments, many of t Read More...

WSIB Violates Human Rights Code
November 13, 2017
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario recently decided that the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board failed to accommodate the needs of an inju Read More...

Chronic and Traumatic Mental Stress Added to WSIB Coverage
October 25, 2017
The most noteworthy amendment is that, as of January 1, 2018, a worker will be entitled to benefits under the WSIA for “chronic or traumatic mental Read More...

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Osgoode Professional Development
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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
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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.”