Running for Political Office While Employed – What You MUST Know!
Are employees required to quit their jobs simply because they decide to run for political office? The rules are significantly different depending on where the employee works, whether the employee is...
View ArticleCommunity Living Central York Jeans & Gems Fiesta, October 22, 2026
Date: October 22, 2026 Location: Old Town Hall, Newmarket Minken Employment Lawyers is proud to support Community Living Central York’s Jeans & Gems Fiesta – a celebration of inclusion and...
View ArticleFederal Court of Appeal Rules EI Restrictions After Maternity and Parental...
Losing a job during or shortly after maternity or parental leave can create significant financial uncertainty. For some parents, that uncertainty has been compounded by an additional problem: after...
View ArticleBill C-39 Could Reshape Federal Labour Law: What Federally Regulated...
The federal government has introduced Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, a wide-ranging piece of legislation that includes significant proposed changes to labour relations, worker...
View ArticleCanadian HR Reporter Interviewed Sara Kauder: Underpaid or overpaid workers:...
Canadian HR Reporter interviewed Sara Kauder September 23, 2026: Underpaid or overpaid workers: ‘You can’t outsource responsibility or liability’ Pay disruption at AtkinsRéalis confirms payroll errors...
View ArticleOntario Municipal Human Resources Association 2026 Fall Conference
Date: September 22-24, 2026 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Minken Employment Lawyers was honoured to sponsor the 2026 OMHRA Fall Conference – Kaleidoscope: Bringing the Future of Municipal HR into Focus....
View ArticleMinken Employment Lawyers Proud Sponsor of Niagara 5000 September 2026
Date: September 18-19, 2026 Location: Niagara, Ontario Minken Employment Lawyers was proud to sponsor Niagara 5000, in Niagara, Ontario. This two-day automotive and luxury lifestyle showcase brings...
View ArticleMinken Employment Lawyers Supports Hockey With Heart September 2026
Minken Employment Lawyers is proud to support Hockey With Heart and its commitment to making a meaningful difference in the Markham and Unionville community. Their dedication to supporting local...
View ArticleHuman 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,...
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