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Legal Update: Constructive Dismissal—Reduction of Vacation Time
February 29, 2012
The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Farber v. Royal Trust Co. is the seminal decision in Canada on constructive dismissals.

Newmarket Chamber of Commerce — Women In Business Luncheon, March 2012
February 23, 2012
Minken Employment Lawyers joined together with many dynamic, engaging business women at the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce's Annual Women in Business L Read More...

Verbal Threats in the Workplace Leading to Termination
February 14, 2012
Canada-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce Newsletter, March 2012 - The first Bill 168 Ontario arbitration decision was made in the matter of Kingston Read More...

Minken Employment Lawyers Awarded Again by Corporate INTL
February 13, 2012
Once again Minken Employment Lawyers has been chosen as a winner by Corporate INTL. This year our firm is the Legal Award recipient of the “2012 Emp Read More...

Court Awards Notice Despite Employee’s Resignation During Working Notice Period
February 7, 2012
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has overturned the Superior Court’s decision in Giza v. Sechelt School Bus Services Ltd. finding that the Trial Read More...

Ronald Minken Interviewed for Moneyville
February 2, 2012
Employment lawyer Ronald Minken says you should carefully review your employment contract and relevant company policies to determine what if any restr Read More...

Workplace Affair Results in Termination for Cause
January 24, 2012
In Reichard v. Kuntz Electroplating Inc. the Ontario Superior Court of Justice held that an employer may terminate a manager for cause if the manager� Read More...

Minken Employment Lawyers Recognized in Canada’s Employment Lawyers Directory 2012
January 1, 2012
A comprehensive directory of the top employment law and immigration law practitioners across Canada.

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…

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.”