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April 28, 2023

There are legal and ethical challenges for both employers and employees when navigating workplace romances.

Vaccination refusal on basis of creed protected by human rights: arbitrator

August 22, 2022

Ron Minken and Tanya Sambi discuss a decision from an Ontario arbitrator. Published online in Canadian HR Reporter, July 25, 2022.

Landmark Decision – Vaccination Policy – Breach of Human Rights Code

July 30, 2022

Landmark Decision: an employer breached the Ontario Human Rights Code when it terminated an employee who refused to comply with the vaccination policy Read More...

Court Strikes Down Vaccination Mandate in New Zealand

April 18, 2022

The High Court of New Zealand struck down the Government’s mandatory vaccination requirements for Police and Defence Force employees.

How Terminations Based on Vaccination Status Have Impacted the Job Market
April 5, 2022
Some employers are wondering how workplace vaccination policies and terminations based on vaccination status have impacted the job market.

Canadian HR Reporter: Pandemic dismissals: nothing but trouble
February 28, 2022
Ron Minken & Tanya Sambi interviewed by Canadian HR Reporter, February 2022: Pandemic dismissals: nothing but trouble

Sexual Assault at the Workplace: Analysis Must Always Start at the High End of Misconduct!
January 24, 2022
The trial judge erred in determining the sexual assault in this case amounted to the low end of the seriousness spectrum of misconduct.

Infectious Disease Emergency Leave extended to January 1, 2022
October 3, 2021
Ontario has extended the Infectious Disease Emergency Leave to January 1, 2022, which was previously expected to end on September 25, 2021.

Pharmaceutical Company
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“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.

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“You are an excellent ambassador to your profession” - L.P.

“83% improvement in the offer value.” - D.R.

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“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…

Life with a Baby
“Sara provided an informative and educational presentation for our attendees. The moms who were on maternity leave gained lots of valuable information on employment issues when they return to work. Sara was engaging and professional despite lots of crying babies in the audience. We would love to have Sara speak for us again!”
- Winnie Ng, Special Events and Design Manager

“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.”