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June 19, 2023

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought about unprecedented challenges worldwide. Among those challenges is the prevalence of long COVID.

Class Action Lawsuit Against the Federal Government

May 30, 2023

A class action lawsuit of those subjected to alleged tortuous harm by Transport Canada’s Interim Order Respecting Certain Requirements for Civil Av Read More...

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"

Vaccination refusal on basis of creed protected by human rights: arbitrator

August 22, 2022

Ron Minken and Tanya Sambi discuss a decision from an Ontario arbitrator. Published online in Canadian HR Reporter, July 25, 2022.

Another Extended Notice Period Due to COVID
May 10, 2022
When determining what an employee’s common law notice entitlements are following termination of employment, Courts will consider the Bardal factors.

Being Asked to Return to the Office? Here’s What to Expect…
May 3, 2022
With the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, many Ontarians are now being asked to return to work onsite after working from home for more than two years Read More...

Canadian HR Reporter: Pandemic dismissals: nothing but trouble
February 28, 2022
Ron Minken & Tanya Sambi interviewed by Canadian HR Reporter, February 2022: Pandemic dismissals: nothing but trouble

Employment Guide to COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace – Part 4
October 8, 2021
This part discusses anti-gen testing as an alternative to vaccinations and whether this is sufficient protection to avoid liability under the OHSA.

International Charity (Not-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.”

“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…

Newmarket Chamber of Commerce
“Throughout the seminar, you and your team, thoroughly reviewed and explained the new requirements under Bill 168 and clarified many of the questions that our members had on this new and confusing piece of legislation, including the issue of Assessments on Violence in the Workplace. We thank you again and look forward to future speaking engagements that you are able to provide to our members.”
- Debra Scott, President & CEO, Newmarket Chamber of Commerce

“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.”