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Wal-Mart to Pay Employee $750,000 in Moral & Punitive Damages
March 12, 2018
While employers in Ontario have a right to terminate their employees, there is also a requirement that the termination is done in good faith. If emplo Read More...

Ronald Minken Interviewed by Canadian HR Reporter, January 2018 — Bill 164
February 1, 2018
Ron Minken interviewed on new grounds for discrimination: social condition, police records, immigration status and genetics by Ontario legislation.

Hiring Temporary Foreign Workers? – Here’s What You Need to Know!
February 1, 2018
For employers seeking to fill labour or skill shortages, foreign workers can be a valuable resource. However, the law governing the hiring and managem Read More...

$270,000 Fine Upheld on Appeal in OHSA Case
January 24, 2018
A recent Ontario appeal decision serves as a reminder that courts in Occupational Health and Safety Act cases can award fines higher than what the pro Read More...

Bill 148 – Is Your Business Ready? – Information Session
January 16, 2018
Information session about the changes to the Employer Standards Act, 2000 as part of the new Bill 148, Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act legislation.

Protection Against Workplace Discrimination Broadened
January 11, 2018
Can an employee claim workplace discrimination against an employee from another company? According to the recent Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) c Read More...

Bill 148, Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 Breakfast Seminar – How to Survive!
January 11, 2018
Breakfast seminar hosted by our Firm along with The Talent Company discussed what the new laws are and how they impact businesses.

Bill 148 Has Passed!
November 24, 2017
On November 22, 2017 Bill 148: Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017, was passed and with it comes many changes to the Employment Stand Read More...

“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…

Markham Board of Trade, Markham
"Ron approached us with a program format to deliver information regarding Bill 168 to our membership. We ran the event and Ron and his team did a great job. They covered the topic well, in an informative manner supported by professionally done slides and handouts. Ron and the team from Minken Employment Lawyers certainly hit the mark. I would certainly recommend Ron to speak at other professional events."
- Richard Cunningham, President and CEO, Markham Board of Trade, Markham

“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.”