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June 30, 2025

Bill 30 will bring sweeping changes to Ontario’s workplace laws: increased enforcement, clearer employee rights, and stronger accountability mechanisms.

Ontario Court of Appeal – ESA Compliant Language Can Exclude Common Law Notice

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.

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.

Temporary Help Agencies and Recruiters – Ontario’s New Licensing Regime
October 11, 2024
Ontario's employment laws have seen a major update with the introduction of a licensing regime for temporary help agencies and recruiters.

Ontario’s Bill 149: Key Changes Impacting Employers & Workers
July 3, 2024
Ontario's employment landscape witnessed significant changes with the enactment of Bill 149, the Working for Workers Four Act, 2024.

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”.

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“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.”