Employment Standards Act 2000 Archives

Termination Payment of “Salary” in Breach of ESA – Appeal Court
June 16, 2015
In Miller v. A.B.M. Canada, the Divisional Court of Ontario upheld a Superior Court of Justice decision to strike down the termination provision of an Read More...

Ontario Employment Standards Poster
May 12, 2015
May 1, 2015: Ontario employers are required to post the Employment Standards Poster, version 6.0, in the workplace where it will be clearly seen by em Read More...

Employment Standards Act, 2000 Changes Effective February 20, 2015
March 10, 2015
On November 20, 2014, Bill 18 received Royal Assent. The following changes are effective February 20, 2015.

Class action against BMO Nesbitt Burns for unpaid overtime certified by Ontario court
September 5, 2013
A class action against BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. for unpaid overtime has been certified by an Ontario court.

Unpaid Internships
July 11, 2013
Two former interns have filed complaints with the government, alleging labour laws were broken because they were not paid for their work.

Ontario Ministry of Labour Inspection Blitzes 2013-2014
May 27, 2013
The Ontario Ministry of Labour continues to schedule and enforce blitzes for the Occupational Health and Safety Program and the Employment Standards P Read More...

Employer Imprisoned, Fined $280,000 for violations of Employment Standards Act, 2000
April 25, 2013
In R. v. Blondin, Steven Blondin, the owner and sole director of 6 corporations was sentenced to 3 months in prison and ordered to pay fines totalling Read More...

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...

Pharmaceutical Company
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Markham Board of Trade, Markham
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- 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.”