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Don’t deduct pension benefits from wrongful dismissal damages: Supreme Court
March 11, 2014
Published in Canadian Employment Law Today, Feb. 2014 - IBM Canada Limited v. Waterman - Contribution by employee and purpose of pension benefits key Read More...

Ronald Minken Interviewed in Canadian HR Reporter
March 4, 2014
Ron Minken was interviewed in Canadian HR Reporter: "The right way to say goodbye".

Surveillance Effective in Proving Cause for Dismissal
March 3, 2014
Published online in Canadian Employment Law Today, Feb. 2014 - MacBurnie v. Halterm Container Terminal Limited Partnership - "Surveillance effective i Read More...

SCC Rules Pension Benefits Should Not Be Deducted From Wrongful Dismissal Damages
March 3, 2014
IBM Canada Limited v. Waterman the Supreme Court of Canada decided that an employee was entitled to keep his pension benefits as well as the full dama Read More...

CBA National Magazine: Boutique law firms – The call to go small
March 1, 2014
Boutique law firms may not inherit the entire legal services market of the future. But they certainly plan to be a key part of it.

Vaughan Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards, April 3, 2014
February 27, 2014
Minken Employment Lawyers was proud to sponsor the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce Business Achievement Awards.

ACCE Chinese Canadian Entrepreneur Awards March 29, 2014
February 27, 2014
Minken Employment Lawyers was proud to be a sponsor of the 2014 ACCE Chinese Canadian Entrepreneur Awards.

Nova Scotia to Increase the Minimum Wage
February 11, 2014
On April 1, Nova Scotia will increase the minimum wage in the province by 10 cents an hour, to $10.40 in connection with the cost of living.

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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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“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…

Not-for-profit organization – Bill 168 Seminar
“Ron Minken and his associates provided our members with tools and knowledge that they needed in order to draft and enforce the different policies that this new mandatory legislation required…We received many calls after the event thanking us for provided this necessary seminar.”
- Vaughan Chamber of Commerce

“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.”