Covid-19 Archives

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?

Preparing Your Workplace for a Second Wave of COVID-19
October 14, 2020
Now is the time for employers to assess their preparedness and take steps to ensure the safety of their staff and customers and survival of their busi Read More...

Canadian HR Reporter: Terminations and COVID-19: What employers and employees need to know
June 16, 2020
Canadian HR Reporter published an article by Ronald Minken, June 2020: Terminations and COVID-19: What employers and employees need to know.

What Employers Need to Know about Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan
May 4, 2020
The federal government has introduced numerous measures to help small business avoid layoffs and keep employees on their payroll during the COVID-19 c Read More...

VIDEO: Frustration of Contract & COVID-19
April 23, 2020
Kyle Burgis, a senior employment lawyer, discusses frustration of contract and how it could come into play during the COVID-19 crisis.

VIDEO: Bill C-14 – Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
April 14, 2020
Bill C-14 provides clarity on how the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) will help Canadian businesses survive the impact of COVID-19.

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.”

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BPI Group, UK and Ireland
“It was a pleasure to introduce Ron Minken, one of Canada's outstanding employment lawyers for an interesting presentation on employment law in Canada, hosted by the Canada/United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce at the Canadian High Commission on Grosvenor Square in Mayfair.”
- Noel Le Grand, Managing Director, UK and Ireland, BPI group

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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
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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.

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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.”