Canadian HR Reporter Archives

Canadian HR Reporter: Due diligence defence for employers: lessons from R v. Greater Sudbury
December 5, 2024
Published article by Ronald Minken and Tanya Sambi, December 2024: “Due diligence defence for employers: lessons from R v. Greater Sudbury”.

Canadian HR Reporter: Ontario’s Bill 149: Key changes impacting employers and workers
July 23, 2024
Canadian HR Reporter published an article by Ronald Minken and Tanya Sambi, July 2024: “Ontario's Bill 149: Key changes impacting employers and work Read More...

Canadian HR Reporter: Suspended, unvaccinated Canada Post employees win grievance
July 1, 2024
Canadian HR Reporter published an online article by Ronald Minken, June 2024: “Suspended, unvaccinated Canada Post employees win grievance”.

Canadian HR Reporter: Understanding Ontario Court of Appeal’s ruling on fixed-term contracts
May 14, 2024
Canadian HR Reporter published an online article by Ron Minken, May 2024: “Understanding Ontario Court of Appeal's ruling on fixed-term contracts” Read More...

Canadian HR Reporter Webinar: Should employers try to prevent workplace romances?
October 9, 2023
Canadian HR Reporter Webinar: Ron Minken and Tanya Sambi, October 2023: Should employers try to prevent workplace romances?

Canadian HR Reporter Webinar: Workplace Romances and the Consequences
September 14, 2023
Ron Minken and Tanya Sambi interviewed by Canadian HR Reporter TV, September 14, 2023: "Workplace Romances and the Consequences"

Ronald Minken Interview: “Will CPP enhancement lead to ‘astronomical’ costs for employers?”
May 19, 2023
Ronald Minken interviewed by Canadian HR Reporter, May 17, 2023: “Will CPP enhancement lead to 'astronomical' costs for employers?”

Canadian HR Reporter Webinar: Constructive Dismissal Post-Covid-19 – Pitfalls for Employers to Avoid
April 17, 2023
Ron Minken interviewed by Canadian HR Reporter, April 17, 2023: "Constructive Dismissal Post COVID-19 – Pitfalls for Employers to Avoid"

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“Your expertise in cases such as mine was well worth the investment.” - S.S.

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“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.”