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June 23, 2025

Helpful guidance for employers: when properly drafted, unambiguous termination clauses prevent costly common law notice claims.

Supreme Court of Canada Ruling in Dufault v. Municipality of Ignace Stands: ESA Compliance in Termination Clauses Is Non-Negotiable

June 13, 2025

The Dufault v. Ignace (Township) case is yet another warning to employers that ESA compliance is not optional.

Ambiguous Termination Clauses Will Be Interpreted in Favour of Employees

May 13, 2025

The law will continue to favour employee protection when termination clauses are in question and not in compliance with the ESA.

Appeal Court Upholds $1.8 Million Award to Retired Employee: Key Lessons

April 28, 2025

The OCA upheld a $1.8 million award to a retired Vice President for unpaid vacation, deferred bonuses, and unvested stock options.

Ontario Court Confirms Repudiation of Employment Agreement Over Failure to Pay Statutory & Contractual Severance
April 21, 2025
A stark reminder that severance obligations under employment contracts must be respected. Failing to do so breaches contractual duties.

Political Content on Company Devices – Disastrous Consequences!
March 31, 2025
An employee’s political activity—intentional or not—on company devices could expose your organization to legal liability.

A Win for Employers: Ontario Court Upholds Termination Clause
January 14, 2025
Employers can protect themselves from significant liability by limiting termination entitlements to ESA minimums.

Canadian HR Reporter: Navigating deadlines to appeal in Ontario
July 31, 2024
Canadian HR Reporter published an article by Ronald Minken and Tanya Sambi, July 2024: “Navigating deadlines to appeal in Ontario”.

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.”

“Minken & Associates proved to me that not all law firms are the same.” - Z.B.

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

“It is always a pleasure dealing with professional companies and yours sets the bar to new heights.” - A.S.

“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.

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“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…

Bargate Murray Solicitors (London, UK)
“I very much enjoyed Ronald's professional presentation at the Canada-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce in London (in June 2011). It was incredibly helpful to hear the views of a respected Canadian employment law expert presenting in a friendly and engaging manner. As a UK employment lawyer with a broad international practice (including an expanding Canadian clientele) it was great to be able to benchmark the broad similarities between English and Canadian Employment law.”
- Philip Henson LL.B (Hons) FRSA, IoD - Head of Employment Law, Bargate Murray Solicitors (London, UK

“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.”