Employment Standards Act 2000 Archives

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...

Updated Guide to Sick Leave
January 25, 2023
This guide sets out the minimum rights under the Employment Standards Act, 2000, and provides direction for businesses’ sick leave policies.

Understanding the New Electronic Monitoring Law
November 1, 2022
This Guide helps employers navigate issues around drafting an Electronic Monitoring Policy and understanding the electronic monitoring law.

Termination Clause Invalid Due to Faulty Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality Clauses
October 3, 2022
The wording in other sections of an employment agreement or hiring letter can invalidate a termination clause that is otherwise valid.

Can an Employer Change an Employee’s Work Schedule?
August 16, 2022
Having a work schedule suddenly changed by an employer can be inconvenient and even frustrating to an employee.

Employer Alert: Are You at Risk of Having Your Workers Classified as Employees?
June 29, 2022
Improperly classifying an employee as an independent contractor may have significant legal consequences for an employer.

Can Employers Force Employees to Take Vacation Time in Ontario?
June 21, 2022
Some employers wonder if they can force employees to take their vacations at slower times rather than risk being short-staffed during busier periods.

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.

“…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.”