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Wrongful Dismissal—What Makes it Wrong?
July 1, 2010
Employment terminations are common in the modern workplace. But what constitutes wrongful dismissal in Canada?

32% of Employers Unprepared for Bill 168
June 28, 2010
Last summer, a survey conducted by the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) revealed that 75% of employers supported the then-proposed leg Read More...

Sexual Harassment and Racial Taunts in Hospital
June 22, 2010
Stacey Walker, a 28-year old medical imaging technologist, claims that she was the object of sexual harassment, racial taunts and other abuses from Se Read More...

$523,000 Claim Filed for Wrongful Dismissal after Complaints of Sexual Harassment
June 18, 2010
A former employee has filed a $523,000 claim with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice for wrongful dismissal and personal damages.

Over Half A Million Dollars Awarded to Employee for Wrongful Dismissal
June 14, 2010
An employee who held the position of Vice President of Sales and was paid a salary of $536,365.00 per year was awarded 12 months notice for being wron Read More...

Bill 168 Seminar — York Region Law Association, June 9, 2010
June 9, 2010
Ron Minken and Sara Kauder discussed Ontario's new Bill 168 on Violence and Harassment in the Workplace and how to implement them in your organization Read More...

Employment Law at Work – June 2010
June 9, 2010
Minken Employment Lawyers follow the latest developments on cases and legislation from all across Canada in performing workplace violence assessments Read More...

$1 Million Fine for Violating Occupational Health and Safety Act
May 31, 2010
Ford Motor Co. of Canada Ltd. has been fined $1,000,000.00 by an Ontario court for two counts of violating the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

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Osgoode Professional Development
“…Ron presented a topic entitled “Just Cause” Round-Up. His presentation was well researched, informative, and well-received. I enjoyed Ron’s enthusiasm and would highly recommend him as a speaker to other professional organizations.”
- Stuart Rudner, Miller Thomson LLP

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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.”