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Skilled Newcomers Integrate into British Columbia’s Workforce
August 18, 2014
The renewal of the Foreign Qualifications Recognition funding agreement between British Columbia and the federal government will allow more skilled im Read More...

Mental Distress Damages Awarded by the WSIAT
July 31, 2014
Recently the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal found the limits on chronic mental stress claims in the Workplace Safety Insurance Act to Read More...

Partnership Agreements likely not covered by the Human Rights Code
July 29, 2014
Canada-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce Newsletter, Summer 2014 - McCormick v Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP - "Partnership Agreements likely not co Read More...

Cornerstone Insurance Brokers 4th Annual Golf Tournament August 12, 2014
July 29, 2014
Minken Employment Lawyers was proud to be a sponsor of the Cornerstone Insurance Brokers Ltd. 4th Annual Golf Tournament.

Policy Prevents Discrimination against Mental Health Disabilities and Addictions
July 22, 2014
People living in Ontario with mental health disabilities and addictions are protected against discrimination and harassment by the Ontario Human Right Read More...

City of Markham: Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program – Session II, July 24, 2014
July 22, 2014
This session focused on further changes that have been made to the Labour Market Opinion application process and the Temporary Foreign Worker program.

Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation Now in Force
July 8, 2014
As of July 1, 2014, Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) is in force to regulate the distribution of commercial electronic messages (CEMs) and prot Read More...

Employment Law Mediation Centre in York Region
June 17, 2014
Ron Minken has opened a new Employment Law Mediation Centre on Main Street Unionville in the historical McKinnon-Eakin House, circa. 1835.

Pharmaceutical Company
“Minken Employment Lawyers provide us with top notch representation which I attribute to their strategic ability in analyzing our cases and the available options, their skills in negotiations, and their overall cost-effectiveness of their work. In many situations Minken Employment Lawyers has saved us money. Ron Minken leads an excellent team and Minken Employment Lawyers’ reputation as an Employment Law firm for providing Employment Law services across Canada is well deserved!”

“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…

Life with a Baby
“Sara provided an informative and educational presentation for our attendees. The moms who were on maternity leave gained lots of valuable information on employment issues when they return to work. Sara was engaging and professional despite lots of crying babies in the audience. We would love to have Sara speak for us again!”
- Winnie Ng, Special Events and Design Manager

“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.”