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January 29, 2025

The Alberta Court has certified a class action lawsuit, allowing Alberta business owners to collectively sue the Alberta government.

BREAKING NEWS: “A Systematic Review of Autopsy Findings In Deaths After COVID-19 Vaccination”

December 3, 2024

The paper “suggests that there is a high likelihood of a causal link between COVID-19 vaccines and death.

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”.

Employers Liable for Vaccination Injury – A Sign of Things to Come?

April 5, 2024

This ruling underscores a critical issue: the liability of employers for vaccination injuries when the vaccination is a condition of employment.

Long COVID and Disability: What Employers Need to Know
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.

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Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce, London, England
“Ronald's presentation at our Chamber of Commerce in London, England, on 'Doing Business in Canada - Employment Law Essentials' was very insightful, thoroughly professional and well-received by our members and guests.”
- Nigel Bacon, Executive Director, Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce, London, England

“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.”