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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.

Stress Leave in Ontario: What You Need to Know

April 28, 2022

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Ontarians are reporting stress and burnout, and many are considering taking stress leave.

Nagpal v. IBM Canada Ltd.: Ontario court emphasizes that resignation must be “clear and unequivocal”

November 27, 2019

The Ontario Superior Court considered if an employee’s failure to return to work after disability benefits were denied amounted to a resignation.

Court of Appeal Affirms Employers’ Obligation to Pay Disability Benefits for Disability occurring after Termination

July 24, 2012

In Brito v Canac Kitchens, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld the Ontario Superior Court of Justice’s decision that the employee be awarded damages Read More...

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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.”

Long COVID and Disability: What Employers Need to Know

Stress Leave in Ontario: What You Need to Know

Nagpal v. IBM Canada Ltd.: Ontario court emphasizes that resignation must be “clear and unequivocal”

Court of Appeal Affirms Employers’ Obligation to Pay Disability Benefits for Disability occurring after Termination