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  • Starting a Lawsuit

    Starting a Lawsuit While on Working Notice Can Reduce Your Entitlement

    December 29, 2025

    Starting a lawsuit too early can significantly reduce your recovery, even when your underlying claim is strong.

  • Canadian HR Reporter Logo 2025

    Canadian HR Reporter: Canada layoffs 2025: what employers and workers must know

    November 25, 2025

    Published article by Ronald Minken and Tanya Sambi, November 2025: "Canada layoffs 2025: what employers and workers must know"

  • Markham Board of Trade

    Markham Board of Trade Annual Business Excellence Awards November 27, 2025

    November 20, 2025

    Minken Employment Lawyers was pleased to once again be the Decor Sponsor for Markham Board of Trade’s Annual Business Excellence Awards.

  • Lay-offs

    Canada Layoffs 2025: What Employers and Workers Must Know

    November 17, 2025

    There has been an uptick in layoffs across Canada, driven by global trade pressures, sector-specific downturns and structural shifts in business model Read More...

  • Deemed Certification - Ontario Labour Mobility Act

    Ontario Expands Labour Mobility: New “Deemed Certification” Regulations to Take Effect January 1, 2026

    November 10, 2025

    The Ontario government announced new measures designed to remove barriers that restrict Canadian workers. Among these initiatives is O. Reg. 199/25: D Read More...

  • Minimum Wage

    Now in Effect: Minimum Wage Increases Across Canada

    November 4, 2025

    As of October 1, 2025, several Canadian provinces have officially increased their minimum wage rates. Employers must comply with the updates.

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    Mayor’s Annual Business Address and Luncheon November 6, 2025

    October 24, 2025

    Minken Employment Lawyers was proud to support the City of Markham's Mayor's Business Address & Luncheon as a Gold Sponsor.

  • Richmond Hill Board of Trade

    Richmond Hill Board of Trade Annual Mayor’s Luncheon, October 27, 2025

    September 25, 2025

    Minken Employment Lawyers had the privilege of sponsoring the 2025 Annual Mayor's State of the City Address & Luncheon.

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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.” 

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

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“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.

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  • Newmarket Chamber of Commerce
    “Throughout the seminar, you and your team, thoroughly reviewed and explained the new requirements under Bill 168 and clarified many of the questions that our members had on this new and confusing piece of legislation, including the issue of Assessments on Violence in the Workplace. We thank you again and look forward to future speaking engagements that you are able to provide to our members.”
    - Debra Scott, President & CEO, Newmarket Chamber of Commerce

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“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 

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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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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.” 

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