Termination for Cause Archives

“Near Cause” – Reason for Reducing Notice?
May 16, 2018
Most know the difference between “just cause” and “without cause”, and their implications for notice and severance. What if an employee’s mi Read More...

Watch Out – “Cyberslacking” Could Get You Fired!
August 23, 2017
With today’s endless distractions, from Facebook to podcasts to Pokémon, it can be a challenge for employers to get a full day’s work from their Read More...

Change In Performance Expectation – Not Grounds For Cause Dismissal
July 31, 2017
In Cottrill v. Utopia Day Spas and Salons Ltd., the British Columbia Supreme Court found that Utopia Day Spas and Salons Ltd. wrongfully dismissed Jen Read More...

Can “Off-duty Conduct” attract “Just Cause” for Termination? – Think Before Throwing a Beer at a Blue Jays Game
April 27, 2017
With basketball, baseball and hockey all in full swing and sports fans caught up in the excitement, now is a good time to revisit the question of whet Read More...

McNotice of 20 Months for Constructive Dismissal
October 4, 2016
In Brake v. PJ-M2R Restaurant Inc., the Ontario Superior Court of Justice found that a 62 year old Store Manager with approximately 13 years of servic Read More...

Termination for Cause – Very Much Alive – Court of Appeal
August 9, 2016
As demonstrated in the Court of Appeal’s decision in Fernandes v. Peel Education & Tutorial Services Ltd. (c.o.b. Mississauga Private School), despi Read More...

Terms of settlement upheld following allegation of termination for cause
January 25, 2016
Canadian Employment Law Today, January 2016 - Dennis v. Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. - Settlement agreement supersedes after-acquired information

Settlement Upheld by Court Despite After Acquired Cause
December 8, 2015
In Dennis v. Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. the Ontario Superior Court of Justice enforced the terms of a termination without cause settlement betwe Read More...

Pharmaceutical Company
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VPI Inc., Richmond Hill
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- Mary Pat Nash, VPI Inc., Richmond Hill

“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.”