Human Resources Director Canada: IBM ordered to pay nearly $900,000 for...
Human Resources Director Canada published an online article by Ronald Minken and Tanya Sambi, September 9, 2026: “IBM ordered to pay nearly $900,000 for wrongful dismissal, litigation conduct” Written...
View ArticleHuman Resources Director Canada: Ontario company must pay $3.7 million to...
Human Resources Director Canada published an online article by Ronald Minken and Tanya Sambi, August 5, 2026: “Ontario company must pay $3.7 million to fired executive” Written by Ronald S. Minken and...
View ArticleCanadian HR Reporter: “Proactive legal guidance is reshaping the modern...
Canadian HR Reporter Article, August 13, 2026 Canadian HR Reporter wrote an article about Minken Employment Lawyers, winner of the Canadian HR Reporter Readers’ Choice Award for 2026. “Proactive legal...
View ArticleOntario Court of Appeal Addresses RSUs, Termination, and ESA Entitlements:...
The Ontario Court of Appeal has released an important decision addressing the treatment of restricted stock units, commonly known as RSUs, following termination of employment. In Wigdor v. Facebook...
View ArticleSurprising Ontario Court of Appeal Decision on “At Any Time” Termination...
Employment agreements in Ontario have become increasingly difficult for employers to navigate, particularly when it comes to termination clauses. For years, employers have faced uncertainty over...
View ArticleJaymz Bee: “The Village That Swings: A History of the Markham Jazz Festival”
Online article published by Jaymz Bee, August 18, 2026 “The Village That Swings: A History of the Markham Jazz Festival” DejaVu this weekend – August 22 and 23! “I have spent a lot of my life standing...
View ArticleJaymz Bee: “Small Rooms, Big Rooms, Same Amanda Martinez”
Online article published by Jaymz Bee, August 10, 2026 Jaymz Bee featured acclaimed jazz singer Amanda Martinez in a special article, “Small Rooms, Big Rooms, Same Amanda Martinez”, highlighting her...
View ArticleHuman Resources Director Canada: When a bad investigation makes a termination...
Human Resources Director Canada published an online article by Ronald Minken and Tanya Sambi, July 29, 2026: “When a bad investigation makes a termination much more expensive” Written by Ronald S....
View ArticleCanadian HR Reporter Interviewed Sara Kauder: Smart glasses at work: ‘You...
Canadian HR Reporter interviewed Sara Kauder July 20, 2026: Smart glasses at work: ‘You never know when you could be recorded’ AI-connected eyewear is raising legal questions most employers haven’t...
View ArticleOntario Municipal Human Resources Association: Workplace Culture and Employee...
Ontario Municipal Human Resources Association published an online article by Ronald Minken and Tanya Sambi, July 26, 2026: “Workplace Culture and Employee Experience: Why They Matter for Municipal...
View ArticleMarkham Jazz Festival August 22 & 23, 2026
Date: August 22 & 23, 2026 Location: Historic Main Street Unionville, Millennium Bandstand Minken Employment Lawyers is honoured to present Amanda Martinez at the 29th Annual Markham Jazz...
View ArticleWrongful Dismissal Litigation Risks, Part 2: IBM Ordered to Pay Nearly...
The Canaccord and IBM decisions demonstrate how modern wrongful dismissal litigation continues to evolve beyond basic severance disputes. Employers should proactively review employment agreements,...
View ArticleMinken Employment Lawyers Winner of the Canadian HR Reporter 2026 Readers’...
Minken Employment Lawyers (Est. 1990) has been recognized by Canadian HR Reporter as a winner in the EMPLOYMENT & LABOUR LAW BOUTIQUE category by Canadian HR Reporter readers! Thank you to our...
View ArticleWrongful Dismissal Litigation Risks, Part 1: Ontario Court Awards Nearly $3.7...
The decision highlights how bonus entitlement disputes are becoming increasingly sophisticated and highly fact-driven, particularly in industries where compensation is heavily performance-based or tied...
View ArticleWhen a Bad Investigation Makes a Termination Much More Expensive
The case reinforces that bad faith in the manner of dismissal can be expensive…the employer’s conduct increased the award by 14 months, resulting in a total notice period of 33 months. A recent Ontario...
View ArticleMinken Employment Lawyers present “All That Jazz” Series at Flato Markham...
We’re honoured to continue our long-standing partnership with Flato Markham Theatre in bringing world-class jazz to the heart of Markham. From swing to soul, jazz lovers won’t want to miss the bold...
View ArticleCanadian HR Reporter: The mitigation myth is dead
Canadian HR Reporter published an online article by Ronald Minken and Tanya Sambi, June 1, 2026: “The mitigation myth is dead” Written by Ronald S. Minken and Tanya Sambi Ontario Court of Appeal...
View ArticleFinding the Balance Between Workplace Accountability and Effective Leadership
Over the past decade, Canadian workplaces have undergone significant change. Employers are now expected to respond appropriately to workplace harassment complaints, accommodate mental health concerns,...
View ArticleReturn-to-Office Mandates: Learning from a B.C. Court of Appeal Decision
As employers across Canada continue to implement return-to-office mandates, a recent decision from the British Columbia Court of Appeal serves as an important reminder that workplace flexibility, if...
View ArticleMEL Sponsors – Thursday Nights at the Bandstand 2026
Date: July 2 to August 6 Time: 7:30 pm-9:00 pm Minken Employment Lawyers (Est. 1990) sponsors Thursday Nights at the Bandstand as we return with another season of live music at the Unionville...
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