Constructive Dismissal Archives

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July 8, 2025

Return-to-office plans aren’t just operational, they’re legal. Employers who fail to align their policies with their practices could be exposed.

Beware: Remote Work Recall Leads to Constructive Dismissal

May 5, 2025

Even well-intentioned employers can find themselves facing constructive dismissal claims if remote work expectations are not properly managed.

Ontario Court Confirms Repudiation of Employment Agreement Over Failure to Pay Statutory & Contractual Severance

April 21, 2025

A stark reminder that severance obligations under employment contracts must be respected. Failing to do so breaches contractual duties.

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"

Unpaid Leave of Absence Due to Refusal to Vaccinate – Constructive Dismissal?
December 16, 2022
A question many have raised is whether or not putting unvaccinated employees on an unpaid leave constituted constructive dismissal.

What is Constructive Dismissal?
September 28, 2022
Constructive dismissal is when there has been a unilateral and fundamental change to the workplace that is not condoned by the employee.

Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Required and Reasonable?
December 6, 2021
The Occupational Health & Safety Act does not require all businesses to implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.

Infectious Disease Emergency Leave extended to January 1, 2022
October 3, 2021
Ontario has extended the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave to January 1, 2022, which was previously expected to end on September 25, 2021.

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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
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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.”