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Refusal to accept new employment offer not a failure to mitigate
October 12, 2016
Published in Canadian Employment Law Today, October 2016 - Fillmore v. Hercules SLR Inc. - Timing of new offer of employment can determine whether acc Read More...

Newmarket Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards October 13, 2016
October 7, 2016
Minken Employment Lawyers was proud to be a sponsor of the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Business Excellence Awards.

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...

Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce Mayor’s Luncheon & Members’ Showcase September 30, 2016
September 20, 2016
Minken Employment Lawyers once again had the privilege of sponsoring the Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Mayor’s Luncheon & Member Show Read More...

Employee’s Claims of Economic Duress, Misrepresentation Not Enough to Invalidate Signed Release
September 19, 2016
In Nicastro v. Tenaris Algoma Tubes Inc., Ms. Nicastro filed a Human Rights Application alleging discrimination on the basis of age and disability, de Read More...

Vaughan Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament September 19, 2016
September 13, 2016
As one of the sponsors, Minken Employment Lawyers was delighted to participate in the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce’s 36th Annual Golf Tournament.

Minken Employment Lawyers Sponsor Flato Markham Theatre 2016/2017
September 13, 2016
2016/2017 Sponsor: Jane Bunnett & Maqueque, Hiromi, Maceo Parker, Mike Stern Band, Laila Biali

Bill 132 Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act (Supporting Survivors and Challenging Sexual Violence and Harassment), 2016
September 12, 2016
The Ontario Government presented its strategy to tackle sexual violence and harassment. Legislation came into force on September 8, 2016 and represent Read More...

Pharmaceutical Company
“Minken Employment Lawyers provide us with top notch representation which I attribute to their strategic ability in analyzing our cases and the available options, their skills in negotiations, and their overall cost-effectiveness of their work. In many situations Minken Employment Lawyers has saved us money. Ron Minken leads an excellent team and Minken Employment Lawyers’ reputation as an Employment Law firm for providing Employment Law services across Canada is well deserved!”

“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…

Markham Board of Trade, Markham
"Ron approached us with a program format to deliver information regarding Bill 168 to our membership. We ran the event and Ron and his team did a great job. They covered the topic well, in an informative manner supported by professionally done slides and handouts. Ron and the team from Minken Employment Lawyers certainly hit the mark. I would certainly recommend Ron to speak at other professional events."
- Richard Cunningham, President and CEO, Markham Board of Trade, Markham

“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.”