Minken Employment Lawyers, Author at Minken Employment Lawyers

$20 million award upheld by appeal court
July 4, 2012
HR Matters - GasTOPS Ltd. v. Forsyth - Ontario’s highest court has upheld nearly $20 million in damages against four key workers who quit with only Read More...

Webinar: “Employee Breaches and $20 Million Later – Life after GasTOPS‏”, June 2012
June 25, 2012
On Wednesday, June 27, 2012, HRPA hosted Ron Minken as he discussed in a national webinar: “Employee Breaches and $20 Million Later - Life after Gas Read More...

Ronald Minken Interviewed for Canadian Business
June 25, 2012
Ron Minken was interviewed by Matthew McClearn for his article in Canadian Business: "Quitting your job might be tougher than you think".

Refusal to Work With President Results in Worker’s Repudiation of Contract
May 31, 2012
In Richards v. Rainy River Cattlemen’s Assn. the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld the Ontario Superior Court of Justice’s decision that a dependent Read More...

VPI Inc. Presentation: Key Employment Law Decisions 2011 & 2012
May 29, 2012
Key Employment Law Decisions within the Past Year — Impact on HR Professionals

Summary of Key Points from the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (“AODA”)
May 14, 2012
Every provider of goods or services in Ontario must have established “policies, practices and procedures governing the provision of its goods or ser Read More...

Termination Clause Unenforceable Due to Potential Breach of Statutory Minimums
May 8, 2012
Wright v. Young and Rubicam Group of Companies (Wunderman): a termination clause that is in breach of the statutory minimums is unenforceable and does Read More...

What to Watch Out for in Employment Contracts (Knightsbridge Markham), April 2012
April 25, 2012
Ron Minken discussed Employment Contracts and what to look out for.

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.”

“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.”