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Why Did I Get Fired?
September 6, 2016
To Andy’s shock, his boss informs him that his services are no longer needed. He thinks, “How can they do this to me? I’ve done nothing wrong… Read More...

Ronald Minken Interviewed by Canadian HR Reporter
September 6, 2016
Ron Minken was interviewed by Liz Bernier for an article in Canadian HR Reporter, September 5, 2016: “Pokemon GO presents challenges for employe Read More...

Employee’s Refusal to Accept a New Offer of Employment – Not a Failure to Mitigate
August 30, 2016
In Fillmore v. Hercules SLR Inc., the Court determined that the employer’s new offer was not a reasonable offer of employment due to the demoted pos Read More...

Wrongful Dismissal Damages – Bonus Entitlement
August 16, 2016
In Paquette v. TeraGo Networks Inc., the dismissed employee and his former employer could not agree on a severance package. The employee brought a sum Read More...

Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce 36th Annual Golf Tournament September 12, 2016
August 11, 2016
Minken Employment Lawyers was proud to be a sponsor of the Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce’s 36th Annual Golf Tournament.

Termination for Cause – Very Much Alive – Court of Appeal
August 9, 2016
As demonstrated in the Court of Appeal’s decision in Fernandes v. Peel Education & Tutorial Services Ltd. (c.o.b. Mississauga Private School), despi Read More...

New WHMIS Requirements in Ontario
August 4, 2016
The government of Ontario has amended its WHMIS requirements to reflect new global standards for classifying hazardous workplace chemicals and for gov Read More...

SEMINAR: An Overview of Critical Employment Related Issues for Healthcare Professionals TBD
July 7, 2016
An Overview of Critical Employment Related Issues for Healthcare Professionals

“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…

VPI Inc., Richmond Hill
“Thank you for all your hard work and kind support to enable us to present a wonderful employer event. All the employers were engaged and enjoyed the presentation.…Ron Minken has been a very popular key note speaker.”
- Mary Pat Nash, VPI Inc., Richmond Hill

“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.”