Employment Standards Act 2000 Archives

Current Issues: Bill 148 – ESA Amendments & Bill 132 – Workplace Sexual Harassment
May 11, 2018
Employment Law experts, Ronald S. Minken and Aneesha Lewis, presented this information for employers to learn their rights and obligations.

Layoff vs. Termination: What’s the difference?
April 17, 2018
While most people use the terms “laid off” and “terminated” interchangeably to describe dismissal from employment, there is in fact a legal di Read More...

Bill 148 – Is Your Business Ready? – Information Session
January 16, 2018
Information session about the changes to the Employer Standards Act, 2000 as part of the new Bill 148, Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act legislation.

York Region Open for (Retail) Business on Public Holidays
December 22, 2017
On November 16, 2017 the Regional Municipality of York passed the controversial Holiday Shopping Bylaw, which permits retail businesses in York Region Read More...

Bill 148 Has Passed!
November 24, 2017
On November 22, 2017 Bill 148: Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017, was passed and with it comes many changes to the Employment Stand Read More...

How Bill 148 Benefited Employees
November 24, 2017
Bill 148: Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 proposes many changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000, which will benefit employees across Onta Read More...

Employer Obligations Under Bill 148
November 24, 2017
Bill 148: Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017, was passed on November 22, 2017. The amendments to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 and the Occup Read More...

Bill 148 – One Step Closer To Being Passed!
November 21, 2017
On November 17, 2017, Bill 148 was ordered for Third Reading. While there are some new amendments, many of t Read More...

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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.

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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.”