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The New Social Security Tribunal Takes Over
May 7, 2013
On April 1, 2013, the federal Social Security Tribunal (SST) became operational. Now all appeals for EI, CPP, and OAS must be submitted only to the SS Read More...

Court Rejects Capping Notice Period at 24 Months and Accepts 1 Month Pay For Each Year of Service
April 30, 2013
Canada-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - In Abrahim et al v. Sliwin et al, & McCalla v. Sliwin et al, 2012 ONSC 6295 - a Motion for defa Read More...

Employer Imprisoned, Fined $280,000 for violations of Employment Standards Act, 2000
April 25, 2013
In R. v. Blondin, Steven Blondin, the owner and sole director of 6 corporations was sentenced to 3 months in prison and ordered to pay fines totalling Read More...

RBC Outsourcing Workers – Liability for Employee Terminations
April 18, 2013
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported the Royal Bank of Canada is replacing over 40 employees with temporary foreign workers through outsourc Read More...

Class Action for Overtime Pay Given Green Light
April 15, 2013
On March 21, 2013 the Supreme Court of Canada ruled for the first time that employee class actions for pay for “off the clock” overtime work can p Read More...

Saskatchewan Government Introduces New Employment Legislation
April 9, 2013
Saskatchewan is in the process of legislating new Employment Law legislation which updates and consolidates labour legislation from 12 Acts.

Non Cause Termination May Still Require a Full Investigation of Conduct
April 8, 2013
In Brownson v. Honda Canada Mfg., the Ontario Superior Court dismissed a Summary Judgment Motion brought by Honda based on the employee's theory that Read More...

‘Ghetto’ comment discriminatory, created toxic work environment
April 4, 2013
Published in Canadian Employment Law Today April 2013 - Brooks v. Total Credit Recovery Limited - The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal has determined com Read More...

International Charity (Not-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.”

“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…

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.”