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June 30, 2025

Bill 30 will bring sweeping changes to Ontario’s workplace laws: increased enforcement, clearer employee rights, and accountability mechanisms.

An Employer’s Obligation to Investigate: Understanding Workplace Harassment and Employer Responsibilities Under Ontario’s OHSA

December 19, 2024

Ontario employers need to understand their duty to investigate even when no formal complaint has been lodged.

Canadian HR Reporter: Due diligence defence for employers: lessons from R v. Greater Sudbury

December 5, 2024

Published article by Ronald Minken and Tanya Sambi, December 2024: “Due diligence defence for employers: lessons from R v. Greater Sudbury”.

Due Diligence Defence for Employers: Lessons from R v Greater Sudbury

December 5, 2024

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice provided a crucial ruling on the due diligence defence under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Naloxone in the Workplace: A Vital Tool for Employee Safety in Ontario
August 31, 2023
To protect the well-being of employees, the Ontario government has taken proactive measures by implementing the Naloxone in the Workplace program.

What is Workplace Violence and Harassment? – Occupational Health and Safety Act
August 29, 2022
Employers in Ontario have a duty to protect their employees as much as possible from workplace violence and harassment.

Being Asked to Return to the Office? Here’s What to Expect…
May 3, 2022
With the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, many Ontarians are now being asked to return to work onsite after working from home for more than two years Read More...

Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Required and Reasonable?
December 6, 2021
The Occupational Health & Safety Act does not require all businesses to implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.

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Executive Termination Settlement avoiding Litigation
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Employment Contract Review - Director of Finances
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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.”