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December 19, 2024

The modern workplace is not as simple as it used to be. Minken Employment Lawyers, an employment law firm, provides expert legal services on a full range of Canadian workplace issues. We have over 30 years of experience helping employers and employees save costs, prevent litigation and secure rights and entitlements.

VIDEO: Frustration of Contract & COVID-19

April 23, 2020

Kyle Burgis, a senior employment lawyer, discusses frustration of contract and how it could come into play during the COVID-19 crisis.

VIDEO: Bill C-14 – Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)

April 14, 2020

Bill C-14 provides clarity on how the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) will help Canadian businesses survive the impact of COVID-19.

VIDEO: Temporary Lay-Offs Amid COVID-19

April 13, 2020

Lay-offs are a common new reality in the workplace during this pandemic - learn the basics and when lay-offs may be considered an appropriate action.

VIDEO: Ontario Implements Emergency Leave for Employees Impacted by COVID-19
April 6, 2020
The Employment Standards Act, 2000 has been amended to include the new Emergency Leave: Declared Emergencies and Infectious Disease Emergencies.

VIDEO: Law in the Time of COVID-19 – the Right to Refuse Unsafe Work
April 2, 2020
Lawyer Zoë Roberts provides answers to questions on work refusals during COVID-19 and employers’ obligations to provide safe workplaces.

Federal Election: Employee Rights and Employer Obligations
October 19, 2019
Federal Elections in Canada: Employee Rights and Employer Obligations discussed in our blog. Learn more about the history and laws of voting.

Does an Individual’s Right to Free Speech Trump Employees’ Rights to Safety and Security at Work?
March 23, 2018
Bracken v. Fort Erie (Town), a recent Ontario Court of Appeal ruling that quashed a trespassing charge against a self-described “citizen journalist� Read More...

“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…

Fitzgerald and Law Professional Advisory Services, London, UK
“My department at Fitzgerald and Law deals with the tax implications of expatriates to the UK. As many of the expatriates we deal with are Canadian companies and their assignees I attended the presentation by Ronald Minken of Minken Employment Lawyers to attempt to achieve some insight into the legal needs of these assignees to better understand their legal and tax requirements.”
- Carl Simons-Short, Senior Manager – Expatriate Tax – Fitzgerald and Law Professional Advisory Services, London, UK

“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.”