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Remote Work Recall Leads to Constructive Dismissal

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May 5, 2025

Even well-intentioned employers can find themselves facing constructive dismissal claims if remote work expectations are not properly managed.

Navigating Remote Work Challenges: Training, Supervision, and Termination

March 18, 2025

Remote work has blurred the lines of accountability, making it challenging to pinpoint the root causes of performance deficiencies.

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...

Ron Minken & Tanya Sambi’s Views on a Right-to-Disconnect Law – Interviewed by Canadian HR Reporter

August 19, 2021

Ron Minken and Tanya Sambi interviewed in Canadian HR Reporter, August 2021: Does Canada need a Right-to-Disconnect Law?

VIDEO: What can an Employer Expect from an Employee Working from Home?
August 10, 2021
Navigating Employment Law in the COVID-19 Era: Ron Minken discusses what an employer can expect from an employee working from home.

VIDEO: Working from Home vs. Working from the Office – What Policies still Apply?
August 7, 2021
Navigating Employment Law in the COVID-19 Era: Tejpreet (Tanya) Sambi discusses working from home vs. working from the office and what policies still Read More...

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Executive Termination Settlement avoiding Litigation
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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.”

Beware: Remote Work Recall Leads to Constructive Dismissal

Navigating Remote Work Challenges: Training, Supervision, and Termination

Being Asked to Return to the Office? Here’s What to Expect…

Ron Minken & Tanya Sambi’s Views on a Right-to-Disconnect Law – Interviewed by Canadian HR Reporter

VIDEO: What can an Employer Expect from an Employee Working from Home?

VIDEO: Working from Home vs. Working from the Office – What Policies still Apply?