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July 31, 2024

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

Court of Appeal – Navigating Deadlines To Appeal

July 11, 2024

This landmark ruling underscores the importance of understanding contractual obligations and the intricacies of legal deadlines.

Understanding Ontario Appeal Court’s Ruling on Fixed-Term Contracts

May 24, 2024

The Court of Appeal for Ontario addressed the complexities surrounding fixed-term contracts and termination clauses.

Canadian HR Reporter: Ensuring ESA compliance: lessons on drafting employment contracts

March 18, 2024

Canadian HR Reporter published an article by Ronald Minken, March 2024: “Ensuring ESA compliance: lessons on drafting employment contracts”.

“Terminate in “Sole Discretion””? – ESA Compliance Critical
February 29, 2024
The case of Dufault v. The Corporation of the Township of Ignace casts a spotlight on the criticality of ESA compliance when drafting employment contr Read More...

Employee Data Theft – What are your legal remedies?
February 27, 2023
Employee Data Theft: it is challenging to protect data from employees intent on stealing it for their use or causing harm to the company.

What is “Quiet Quitting”?
January 30, 2023
The term “quiet quitting” has emerged on news sites, social media platforms, podcasts, talk shows, and the like. But how does it impact the workpl Read More...

Unpaid Leave of Absence Due to Refusal to Vaccinate – Constructive Dismissal?
December 16, 2022
A question many have raised is whether or not putting unvaccinated employees on an unpaid leave constituted constructive dismissal.

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Executive Termination Settlement avoiding Litigation
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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.”