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Manitoba Introduces New Legislation for Paid Leave and Job Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence
January 5, 2016
The Manitoba government introduced new proposed changes to the Employment Standards Code to ensure that victims of domestic violence have job protecti Read More...

Settlement Upheld by Court Despite After Acquired Cause
December 8, 2015
In Dennis v. Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. the Ontario Superior Court of Justice enforced the terms of a termination without cause settlement betwe Read More...

Inn From the Cold 2015-2016 Shelter Sponsor
December 8, 2015
Minken Employment Lawyers is pleased to sponsor Inn From the Cold and support its fight against homelessness in York Region.

Ontario Helps Vulnerable Workers to Collect Unpaid Wages
November 24, 2015
In order to better protect precarious and foreign workers, new changes have been made to Ontario’s employment laws.

Minken Employment Lawyers — 2015 Markham Board of Trade Business Excellence Award Recipient
November 23, 2015
Minken Employment Lawyers was extremely honoured to win the award for Community Relations & Cultural Enrichment at the Markham Board of Trade's 2015 B Read More...

Cause Termination Upheld Due to Undisclosed Disability
November 17, 2015
Canadian Employment Law Today, November 2015 - Bellehumeur v. Windsor Factory Supply Ltd. - Disability didn't play a factor in employee's dismissal fo Read More...

Winner of the Corporate LiveWire 2015 Legal Awards
November 16, 2015
Minken Employment Lawyers is extremely honoured to be a winner of the Corporate LiveWire’s 2015 Legal Awards.

Reinstatement of Employee After Almost a Decade and Over $400,000 in Back Pay and Damages
November 9, 2015
In Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board v. Fair, the Divisional Court of Ontario upheld the 2012 and 2013 Tribunal decisions to reinstate an emplo Read More...

International Charity (Not-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.”

“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…

BPI Group, UK and Ireland
“It was a pleasure to introduce Ron Minken, one of Canada's outstanding employment lawyers for an interesting presentation on employment law in Canada, hosted by the Canada/United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce at the Canadian High Commission on Grosvenor Square in Mayfair.”
- Noel Le Grand, Managing Director, UK and Ireland, BPI group

“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.”