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Employer’s Claim of Frustration Becomes Frustrated: Award of 22 Months, Moral and Punitive Damages
September 27, 2011
In Altman v. Steve’s Music Store Inc. the Court rejected the employer’s defence of frustration of contract and awarded the employee 22 months noti Read More...

Doing Business in Canada – Employment Law Essentials (VPI Richmond Hill Employment Centre, Richmond Hill, Ontario)
September 22, 2011
Ron Minken spoke in Richmond Hill, Ontario on the topic “Doing Business in Canada – Employment Law Essentials”. Employers learned some of the re Read More...

Employee’s Obligation to Mitigate May Be Removed Expressly or Implicitly
September 22, 2011
Does the obligation to mitigate still exist when an employee is terminated in accordance with an employment contract which provides for a certain amou Read More...

Initial Burden: An Employee’s High Jump with Human Rights Applications
August 30, 2011
In order for an employee to have the opportunity to succeed with an application to the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, the employee must first demon Read More...

Court Rules Termination Due to Inability to Perform Duties Not Discrimination
August 23, 2011
When does the impeding of an employee’s personal life on their ability to perform employment duties justify termination? What is an employer’s dut Read More...

Employer’s Bad Conduct Costs Them Punitive Damages and Solicitor-Client Costs
August 11, 2011
Courts may award punitive damages when an employer’s behavior towards an employee was “high-handed, malicious and reprehensible”. The purpose of Read More...

Doing Business in Canada – Employment Law Essentials (PKF North America, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA)
August 8, 2011
Ron Minken spoke to attendees in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A. on the topic “Doing Business in Canada – Employment Law Essentials”. In this presenta Read More...

Doing Business in Canada – Employment Law Essentials (Can-UK Chamber of Commerce, London, England)
August 8, 2011
Ron Minken and his guest Joel Sandaluk spoke in London, England on the topic “Doing Business in Canada–Employment Law & Immigration Law Essentials Read More...

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.”

“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.

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“You are an excellent ambassador to your profession” - L.P.

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“I credit Mr. Minken and the help he provided for keeping my employment situation intact.” - A.C.

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“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.”