Minken Employment Lawyers, Author at Minken Employment Lawyers

New Partnership for Global Workers Applications
August 8, 2011
Employing foreign workers can be an integral part of a company's business strategy. Our firm has teamed up with immigration law firm Mamann Sandaluk I Read More...

Bill 168 – Ontario’s Law on Workplace Violence and Harassment
August 8, 2011
Bill 168 is an amendment to Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”). It came into force on June 15, 2010 and aims to protect worke Read More...

Employment Standards Act, 2000 vs. Canadian Labour Code
August 8, 2011
In Canada, laws governing employment issues exist on both a federal and provincial level. What are the differences between the two key pieces of legis Read More...

Complete Working Notice Period or Risk Loss of Notice Entitlement
July 26, 2011
Short of constructive dismissal, an employee who is provided with working notice must complete the working notice period they are provided with, other Read More...

Ever Changing Termination Date Results In Full Award of Notice
July 19, 2011
Termination dates must be clear and unambiguous in order for working notice to be applicable, otherwise notice provided to the employee prior to the t Read More...

Is the Cloud Worth the Hype?
July 19, 2011
Toronto Star notes how Minken Employment Lawyers moved to the cloud to give clients the highest level of security and confidentiality.

Honda All Over Again?
July 12, 2011
Read about how the reduction and removal of aggravated and punitive damages demonstrates continued confusion amongst Canadian courts.

Best in Class Client Data Security
June 27, 2011
We’re proud to announce that our firm has moved to award-winning ThinDesk’s Infrastructure Cloud solution for the highest standards of security an 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…

Canadian HR Reporter, CELT, Thomson Reuters (Legal Publisher)
“Ron has always impressed us with his knowledge of current and critical legal issues for employers. As a result, we asked him to participate in a special webinar on Bill 168, Ontario’s workplace harassment legislation, and on constructive dismissal. Both these webinars were conducted in co-operation with Canadian HR Reporter and the Human Resources Professionals Association…He is a well respected employment lawyer.”
- Todd Humber, Managing Editor, Canadian HR Reporter, CELT, Thomson Reuters (Legal Publisher

“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.”