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October 22, 2024

Article by Ronald Minken and Tanya Sambi, October 2024: “Navigating aggravated damages for mental distress in terminations”.

Holidays are Here – Legal Considerations to Avoid Liability!

December 12, 2023

As the holiday season approaches, many businesses are gearing up for festivities, celebrations, and expressions of gratitude.

What is “Quiet Quitting”?

January 30, 2023

The term “quiet quitting” has emerged on news sites, social media platforms, podcasts, talk shows, and the like. But how does it impact the workpl Read More...

5 Tips for Employers During Lockdown

February 2, 2021

The province-wide lockdown in Ontario has changed the way many companies do business, and it has presented some unique challenges for employers.

Employer’s Guide to Return to Work – Employment Law & Mental Health
May 22, 2020
How can employers manage mental health-related concerns in their workplace as employees return to work in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic?

Returning to the Workplace – The New Workplace: Employment Law & Mental Health
May 14, 2020
Webinar: Ron Minken and Dr. Joseph Garber discussed the importance of both Employment Law & Mental Health in planning a return to the workplace.

3 Things You Need to Know About Mental Health at Work
January 7, 2020
According to the Canadian Mental Health Association about 50% of the population will experience a mental health issue by age 40 and in any given year.

Is Your Workload Impacting Your Mental Health or Well-Being? What To Do If Your Employer Won’t Listen.
October 7, 2019
Workplace stress can have a very real and detrimental effect on our health, as can any ongoing stressors.

Pharmaceutical Company
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Markham Board of Trade, Markham
"Ron approached us with a program format to deliver information regarding Bill 168 to our membership. We ran the event and Ron and his team did a great job. They covered the topic well, in an informative manner supported by professionally done slides and handouts. Ron and the team from Minken Employment Lawyers certainly hit the mark. I would certainly recommend Ron to speak at other professional events."
- 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.

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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.”