Employment Contract Archives

Termination Clause Unenforceable Due to Potential Breach of Statutory Minimums
May 8, 2012
Wright v. Young and Rubicam Group of Companies (Wunderman): a termination clause that is in breach of the statutory minimums is unenforceable and does Read More...

What to Watch Out for in Employment Contracts (Knightsbridge Markham), April 2012
April 25, 2012
Ron Minken discussed Employment Contracts and what to look out for.

$465,000 Award Overturned by Court of Appeal in Non-Competition and Fiduciary Duty Case
April 9, 2012
The Ontario Court of Appeal decided in Veolia ES Industrial Services Inc. v. Brulé that the Employee did not breach the non-competition clause in his Read More...

$20 million award upheld by appeal court
March 26, 2012
Canadian HR Reporter, March 2012 - GasTOPS Ltd. v. Forsyth - 4 workers should have provided employer with 10 months’ notice of resignation. Ontario� Read More...

Legal Update: Constructive Dismissal—Reduction of Vacation Time
February 29, 2012
The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Farber v. Royal Trust Co. is the seminal decision in Canada on constructive dismissals.

Ronald Minken Interviewed for Moneyville
February 2, 2012
Employment lawyer Ronald Minken says you should carefully review your employment contract and relevant company policies to determine what if any restr Read More...

Employer and Employee Rights and Obligations
October 25, 2011
As the modern workplace grows increasingly complex, it's vital for both employers and employees to understand the rights they're owed and the obligati Read More...

Employment Contracts
March 1, 2011
When hiring new workers, employers often use employment contracts to set out the terms of the employment relationship. Understanding the implications 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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Markham Board of Trade, Markham
"Ron approached us with a program format to deliver information regarding Bill 168 to our membership. We ran the event and Ron and his team did a great job. They covered the topic well, in an informative manner supported by professionally done slides and handouts. Ron and the team from Minken Employment Lawyers certainly hit the mark. I would certainly recommend Ron to speak at other professional events."
- Richard Cunningham, President and CEO, Markham Board of Trade, Markham

“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.”