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February 1, 2018

For employers seeking to fill labour or skill shortages, foreign workers can be a valuable resource. However, the law governing the hiring and management of foreign workers is complex, and the immigration process daunting. Below is a brief overview of the steps employers must take when seeking to employ foreign nationals on a temporary basis. […]

Much needed changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program are in place

August 22, 2013

Minister of Employment and Social Development, Jason Kenney, announced reforms to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

Temporary Foreign Worker Program Remains in the Spotlight

August 19, 2013

There has been no shortage of controversy surrounding the issue of temporary foreign workers. Numerous cases of abuse of the rights of foreign workers Read More...

Exploitation of Migrant Employees -- African Woman Staring Desparingly out a Window

$195,000 Claim Highlights Rampant Exploitation of Migrant Employees

June 9, 2011

Even in this developed nation with laws governing employment and labour, shocking abuses still occur. One of the most common areas of exploitation is Read More...

Pharmaceutical Company
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Law Society of Upper Canada
“We invited Ron Minken to present at a Law Society of Upper Canada program…geared towards lawyers in the employment law field, and so, when selecting faculty, we tend to favour lawyers who are well-thought of in the bar and who are known to be effective speakers. Ron is no exception.”
- Christine M. Thomlinson, Rubin Thomlinson LLP

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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.”

Hiring Temporary Foreign Workers? – Here’s What You Need to Know!

Much needed changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program are in place

Temporary Foreign Worker Program Remains in the Spotlight

$195,000 Claim Highlights Rampant Exploitation of Migrant Employees