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December 30, 2024

This case raises critical issues about workplace vaccine mandates, religious accommodation, and the rights of employees.

Canadian HR Reporter Podcast: Common forms of workplace discrimination

June 14, 2022

Ron Minken and Tanya Sambi interviewed on Canadian HR Reporter's Podcast, Episode 6: Common forms of workplace discrimination

Protection Against Workplace Discrimination Broadened

January 11, 2018

Can an employee claim workplace discrimination against an employee from another company? According to the recent Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) c Read More...

Sexual and Gender-Based Dress Codes in Ontario’s Restaurants

September 11, 2017

The Ontario Human Rights Commission released Inquiry Report on Sexual and Gender-Based Dress Codes in Ontario’s Restaurants. This report outlined fi Read More...

Child Care – Employers Must Accommodate!!
February 8, 2013
The Federal Court of Canada has upheld the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal’s decision that the Canada Border Services Agency failed to accommodate Fi Read More...

“Ghetto” Comment in the Workplace Discriminatory, Creates Toxic Work Environment
January 28, 2013
In Brooks v. Total Credit Recovery Limited., the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal determined that the comments made to an employee regarding his attire o Read More...

Bill 107 – Ontario’s Process for Handling Discrimination Complaints
April 1, 2011
In June 30, 2008, the process for filing a human rights complaint in Ontario became more tightly regulated under Bill 107. Read about the changes and Read More...

Discrimination in the Workplace: When it’s Prohibited and When it’s Permitted – Employment Discrimination Lawyers
February 15, 2011
Discrimination continues to be a workplace problem. What constitutes workplace discrimination, how is it handled, and in what situations differential Read More...

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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.”