Harassment Archives

Discrimination Based on Religion Will Cost You!!
May 1, 2010
A 2007 U.S. court decision, which awarded terminated employees $1.3 Million for discrimination based on religion, could some day lead to comparable de Read More...

HRPA Live Webinar: Bill 168 – Violence & Harassment in the Workplace
March 18, 2010
This national webinar hosted by Canadian HR Reporter and Thomson Carswell Reuters featured Ron Minken on the topic of Bill 168: Violence and Harassmen Read More...

$25,000.00 Fine for Discriminatory Remarks by Employer
February 19, 2010
The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal has awarded Cheryl Khan, an employee for Lynx Trucking Transportation, $25,000.00, as well as $6,750.00 for lost wag Read More...

Royal Assent Given to Bill 168: Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy
December 21, 2009
On December 15, 2009 the Government of Ontario gave Royal Assent to Bill 168, entitled An Act to amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act with res Read More...

Bill 168: Employer Responsibilities involving Workplace Violence and Harassment
September 8, 2009
The Ontario Government has proposed Bill 168 which, if passed, will require employers to fulfill many new responsibilities with respect to preventing Read More...

Workplace Harassment – Employer BEWARE!
October 17, 2006
Markham Business Magazine: Award of $950,000 for mental distress and loss of wages to a former RCMP Officer who was subjected to harassment at the wor 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.”

“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…

Not-for-profit organization – Bill 168 Seminar
“Ron Minken and his associates provided our members with tools and knowledge that they needed in order to draft and enforce the different policies that this new mandatory legislation required…We received many calls after the event thanking us for provided this necessary seminar.”
- Vaughan 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.”

Discrimination Based on Religion Will Cost You!!

HRPA Live Webinar: Bill 168 – Violence & Harassment in the Workplace

$25,000.00 Fine for Discriminatory Remarks by Employer

Royal Assent Given to Bill 168: Workplace Violence and Harassment Policy

Bill 168: Employer Responsibilities involving Workplace Violence and Harassment

Workplace Harassment – Employer BEWARE!