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Ron Minken and Jaymz Bee Markham Jazz Festival 2026

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August 18, 2026

Online article by Jaymz Bee crediting Minken Employment Lawyers for their history of being sponsors and fans of the Markham Jazz Festival.

Jaymz Bee: “Small Rooms, Big Rooms, Same Amanda Martinez”

August 17, 2026

Jaymz Bee featured acclaimed jazz singer Amanda Martinez in a special article, along with crediting Ron Minken for "Toronto’s jazz ecosystem".

Markham Jazz Festival August 22 & 23, 2026

July 30, 2026

Minken Employment Lawyers was honoured to present Amanda Martinez at the 29th Annual Markham Jazz Festival.

TD Markham Jazz Festival August 16 & 17, 2025

June 24, 2025

Minken Employment Lawyers was honoured to present Caity Gyorgy at the 28th Annual Markham Jazz Festival.

Markham Jazz Festival Benefit Concert with Jackie Richardson & Toronto All-Star Big Band October 30, 2024
October 20, 2024
Markham Jazz Festival presented the “Such Good Friends!” Benefit Concert featuring Jackie Richardson & Toronto All-Star Big Band.

Annual Markham Jazz Festival August 17 to 19, 2018
July 23, 2018
Award-winning Canadian singer, songwriter and pianist, Laila Biali returned to the TD Markham Jazz Festival for a captivating evening, presented by Mi Read More...

Markham Jazz Festival August 15-18, 2013
July 30, 2013
Minken Employment Lawyers was pleased to support the 16th Annual Markham Jazz Festival and its outstanding showcase of Canadian talent.

Markham Jazz Festival 2012
September 4, 2012
Minken Employment Lawyers supported the 2012 Markham Jazz Festival by bringing Norm Amadio, Mike Helbig and the Band of Brothers to audiences at the H Read More...

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.”

“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…

Canadian HR Reporter, CELT, Thomson Reuters (Legal Publisher)
“Ron has always impressed us with his knowledge of current and critical legal issues for employers. As a result, we asked him to participate in a special webinar on Bill 168, Ontario’s workplace harassment legislation, and on constructive dismissal. Both these webinars were conducted in co-operation with Canadian HR Reporter and the Human Resources Professionals Association…He is a well respected employment lawyer.”
- Todd Humber, Managing Editor, Canadian HR Reporter, CELT, Thomson Reuters (Legal Publisher

“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.”