Covid-19 Archives

Why Hire an Employment Lawyer?
June 8, 2021
With all of the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more critical than ever to hire an employment lawyer.

Is a Lay-off During COVID-19 Still Constructive Dismissal?
May 31, 2021
The Superior Court of Ontario ruled an employee who experienced a lay-off during COVID-19 was constructively dismissed when she was on temporary lay-o Read More...

How COVID-19 has shifted employer responsibilities
March 15, 2021
Employer responsibilities have always meant protecting employees from on-the-job hazards, but now this also includes protecting them from the virus.

New Help for Employers Affected by COVID-19
February 17, 2021
The Government of Canada announced the launch of the Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program, also referred to HASCAP.

5 Tips for Employers During Lockdown
February 2, 2021
The province-wide lockdown in Ontario has changed the way many companies do business, and it has presented some unique challenges for employers.

What is “Essential”? The Government Tries to Clarify
January 15, 2021
The Ontario Government's Stay-At-Home order requires residents to remain at home unless it is essential for them to leave. But what exactly is “esse Read More...

New Restrictions, Stay at Home Order & Second State Of Emergency: What Employers Need to Know
January 13, 2021
Ontario is returning to a State of Emergency, effective at 12:01 am on Wednesday, January 13. The previous COVID-19 State of Emergency ended July 24, Read More...

What will the workplace look like in 2021?
December 29, 2020
With a vaccine soon widely available, it's tempting to think the workplace will go back to the way it was. What will the 2021 workplace look like?

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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

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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.”