Employment Agreement Archives

Termination during a Probationary Period
April 7, 2016
In Nagribianko. v. Select Wine Merchants Ltd., the Divisional Court found a former employee was unfairly awarded damages by the lower court after bein Read More...

Ron Minken and Sara Kauder interviewed by The Voice
February 16, 2016
Ron Minken and Sara Kauder were interviewed by Kathryn Willms for an article in The Voice, Winter 2015: "Making the Case for Employment Agreements and Read More...

Termination payment of ‘salary’ in breach of ESA: Appeal court
November 2, 2015
Canadian Employment Law Today, October 2015 - Miller v. A.B.M. Canada Inc. - Provision calling for salary paid in event of termination neglected to in Read More...

Termination Payment of “Salary” in Breach of ESA – Appeal Court
June 16, 2015
In Miller v. A.B.M. Canada, the Divisional Court of Ontario upheld a Superior Court of Justice decision to strike down the termination provision of an Read More...

Termination Clause Upheld – 2 years work, only 2 weeks wages!
March 3, 2015
In Shapka v. Interbase Consultants Ltd., the Court analyzed the termination clause contained in the employee’s contract of employment and determined Read More...

Partnership Agreements likely not covered by the Human Rights Code
June 3, 2014
In McCormick v Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that a partner in a partnership will generally not be considered an em Read More...

Additional Duties Results in Constructive Dismissal, Award of 12 Months Notice
May 22, 2014
In Damaso v. PSI Peripheral Solutions Inc., it was determined that an employer who gave additional duties to an employee breached the terms of the emp Read More...

Improperly Drafted Pleadings Result in Dismissal of Action
December 9, 2013
In Musoni v. Logitek Technology Ltd. (“Musoni”), a self-represented employee ultimately lost his case by failing to properly plead the issues. If Read More...

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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“Your expertise in cases such as mine was well worth the investment.” - S.S.

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“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.”