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Fixed-Term Contracts: Clarity and Mitigation
July 1, 2009
Stewart v. DIGI Canada Inc. – Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench – November 2, 2007 The termination of a fixed-term employment contract by the emplo Read More...

Law Society of Upper Canada Employment Law Seminar: Are Notice Periods Affected By a Recession
June 17, 2009
Are Notice Periods Affected by a Recession?

Reasonable Notice: Employees and Dependent Contractors
June 15, 2009
Slepenkova v. Ivanov – Ontario Superior Court of Justice – July 26, 2007 Despite a written agreement which indicates that an individual is an inde Read More...

The Necessity of Reference and Background Checks
June 1, 2009
Both employment agencies and employers need must ensure that they act reasonably towards the hiring of potential employees, otherwise they may be held Read More...

Damages for Mental Distress Require Reasonable Contemplation at the Time of Contracting
May 15, 2009
An employee is only able to recover damages for mental distress due to the breach of a contract if it can be shown that such damages were within the r Read More...

Narrowing the ESA, 2000’s Generality – Not Permitted
May 15, 2009
Decisions which will alter or stray from the intention of legislation will not be allowed by the Courts.

Osgoode Professional Development Centre: Just Cause Round-Up, April 2009
April 28, 2009
Ron Minken examined the difficulties that employers face in proving a claim of termination for cause, and the elements that seem to be required in ord Read More...

Negotiating Terms of Resignation Permits Employee to Recant Resignation
April 14, 2009
The actions of an employer in response to an employee’s intention to resign may permit the employee to retract their resignation, thereby resulting Read More...

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VPI Inc., Richmond Hill
“Thank you for all your hard work and kind support to enable us to present a wonderful employer event. All the employers were engaged and enjoyed the presentation.…Ron Minken has been a very popular key note speaker.”
- Mary Pat Nash, VPI Inc., Richmond Hill

“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.”