Occupational Health and Safety Act Archives

U.S. Court of Appeals Prevents COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate
November 22, 2021
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans halted the COVID-19 vaccine and testing requirements (“the Mandate”) for private bu Read More...

Workplace Bullying and Employer Obligations
January 7, 2021
Workplace bullying is more common than most of us care to admit. It happens in all sectors and can happen whether employees are onsite or working remo Read More...

Mandatory COVID-19 Screening Requirements in Workplaces
December 15, 2020
The Ontario Government introduced new mandatory COVID-19 screening requirements for all businesses and organizations in Ontario.

The Coronavirus – Pandemic, Quarantine & Workplace Issues
March 16, 2020
COVID-19 is forcing many Ontario businesses to consider work-from-home strategies, quarantine, paid and unpaid time off for employees and closures.

Supporting Ontario’s Safe Employers Program: Ontario to reward safe employers
February 24, 2020
The Program’s intended purpose is to promote health and safety in the workplace and to help reduce work-related injuries and illness.

What Employers Need to Know About the Coronavirus
February 4, 2020
Employers should be considering what their next steps should be in the event of a more widespread coronavirus outbreak here at home.

Bill 177 Amends Occupational Health and Safety Act to Increase Fines
October 21, 2019
Bill 177, the Stronger, Fairer Ontario Act (Budget Measures), 2017, overhauled the Occupational Health and Safety Act’s sentencing regime.

Employment Law in the Ford Era: A Look at Ontario’s Recent Employment Law Changes
June 24, 2019
We take a look back at some of the recent changes to Ontario’s employment law landscape, and clarify where we are now.

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…

Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce, London, England
“Ronald's presentation at our Chamber of Commerce in London, England, on 'Doing Business in Canada - Employment Law Essentials' was very insightful, thoroughly professional and well-received by our members and guests.”
- Nigel Bacon, Executive Director, Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce, London, England

“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.”