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Minken Employment Lawyers receive Corporate INTL Global Award – “Boutique Employment Law Firm of the Year in Canada”
October 25, 2011
Minken Employment Lawyers has been chosen as the winner of Corporate INTL Magazine’s 2011 Global Award for “Boutique Employment Law Firm of the Ye Read More...

Verbal Threat Considered Workplace Violence Resulting in Employee’s Termination — Bill 168
October 25, 2011
The first arbitration decision provides well needed insight into how the Bill 168 amendments are to function in the workplace and how they may be used Read More...

Employer and Employee Rights and Obligations
October 25, 2011
As the modern workplace grows increasingly complex, it's vital for both employers and employees to understand the rights they're owed and the obligati Read More...

Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Mayor’s Luncheon & Members’ Showcase
October 21, 2011
Minken Employment Lawyers once again had the privilege of being a sponsor for the Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Mayor’s Luncheon & Me Read More...

Verbal Threat Considered Workplace Violence
October 19, 2011
Canadian Employment Law Today, October 19, 2011 - The first Bill 168 arbitration decision was made in the matter of Kingston (City) v. Canadian Union Read More...

Repeated Verbal Harassment Results in Supervisor’s Termination for Cause
October 17, 2011
In Gillam v. Waschuk Pipe Line Construction Ltd. the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench found that the employer was justified in terminating the em Read More...

Verbal Threat Considered Workplace Violence
October 10, 2011
Canadian HR Reporter, Oct. 2011 - A Bill 168 arbitration decision was made in the matter of Kingston (City) v. Canadian Union of Public Employees, Loc Read More...

Minken Employment Lawyers’ IT win Silver!
September 29, 2011
Minken Employment Lawyers’ IT company, ThinDesk, won Silver as ‘Best Cloud Solution’ and Silver as ‘Best Small Business Solution’ at CDN’s 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…

Fitzgerald and Law Professional Advisory Services, London, UK
“My department at Fitzgerald and Law deals with the tax implications of expatriates to the UK. As many of the expatriates we deal with are Canadian companies and their assignees I attended the presentation by Ronald Minken of Minken Employment Lawyers to attempt to achieve some insight into the legal needs of these assignees to better understand their legal and tax requirements.”
- Carl Simons-Short, Senior Manager – Expatriate Tax – Fitzgerald and Law Professional Advisory Services, London, UK

“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.”