Minken Employment Lawyers, Author at Minken Employment Lawyers

Minken Employment Lawyers Recognized in Canada’s Employment Lawyers Directory 2008
January 14, 2008
A comprehensive directory of the top employment law and immigration law practitioners across Canada.

Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario’s Annual Conference, 2007
December 31, 2007
Electronic Media Abuse: Disciplining & Terminations

Facebook Banned in The Workplace
December 17, 2007
Markham Business Magazine: Employers have the power to reasonably restrict internet access in the workplace.

Off-Duty Conduct – Is Your Job at Risk?
October 12, 2007
Markham Business Magazine: Employers can fault employees for inappropriate conduct away from work.

Government Employee Arrested for Breach of Trust after Leak
September 26, 2007
Temporary employee with Environment Canada arrested by RCMP on May 9, 2007 for leaking the government’s environmental plan to media outlets and to e Read More...

Employee Criminally Charged for Breach of Trust
September 1, 2007
Markham Business Magazine: RCMP arrested Environment Canada Employee for leaking the government's environmental plan.

Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce, Lunch & Learn 2007
July 31, 2007
Employment Law Update

Internet Use – Is Your Job at Risk??
May 2, 2007
Markham Business Magazine: Employers are entitled to prohibit employees from devoting substantial work time to personal matters.

“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…

Canadian HR Reporter, CELT, Thomson Reuters (Legal Publisher)
“Ron has always impressed us with his knowledge of current and critical legal issues for employers. As a result, we asked him to participate in a special webinar on Bill 168, Ontario’s workplace harassment legislation, and on constructive dismissal. Both these webinars were conducted in co-operation with Canadian HR Reporter and the Human Resources Professionals Association…He is a well respected employment lawyer.”
- Todd Humber, Managing Editor, Canadian HR Reporter, CELT, Thomson Reuters (Legal Publisher

“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.”