Temporary Help Agencies and Recruiters – Ontario’s New Licensing Regime
Ontario’s employment laws have seen a major update with the introduction of a new licensing regime for temporary help agencies (THAs) and recruiters. As of July 1, 2024, all THAs and recruiters...
View ArticleFederally Regulated Employers: The Pay Equity Plan Deadline and Beyond
Pay Equity Act reaffirms Canada’s commitment to ensure “equal pay for work of equal value” September 3, 2024, marked a significant milestone for federally regulated employers in Canada, as it was the...
View ArticleMarkham Board of Trade Annual Business Excellence Awards November 28, 2024
Date: Thursday, November 28, 2024 Time: 5:30-10 pm Location: Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa, 8500 Warden Avenue, Markham, ON Minken Employment Lawyers is pleased to once...
View ArticleCanadian HR Reporter: Navigating aggravated damages for mental distress in...
Canadian HR Reporter published an online article by Ronald Minken and Tanya Sambi, October 21, 2024: “Navigating aggravated damages for mental distress in terminations” Recent Ontario decision shows...
View ArticleTribunal Decision in Rougoor v. Goodlife Fitness: A Wake-Up Call for Employers
Duty to Investigate: Employer not obligated to investigate complaint made post-termination On February 28, 2024, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) delivered a significant decision in Rougoor...
View ArticleMarkham Board of Trade Mayor’s Annual Business Address and Luncheon November...
Date: Friday, November 8, 2024 Time: 11:00 am-2:00 pm Location: Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa, 8500 Warden Avenue, Markham Minken Employment Lawyers is proud to support...
View ArticleOntario Nurses’ Association v. Ontario Hospital Association: Tribunal Ruling...
Labour Practices: Employers must maintain transparent, consultative approaches in managing workforce issues, leveraging established grievance mechanisms In a significant ruling on June 26, 2024, the...
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Regional Cancer Program at Southlake – Afternoon Tea Seminar October 29, 2024
Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Time: 3-5 pm Location: Oakview Terrace Reception Centre, 13256 Leslie St., Richmond Hill Minken Employment Lawyers is honoured to sponsor the “Afternoon Tea Seminar” in...
View ArticleMarkham Jazz Festival Benefit Concert with Jackie Richardson & Toronto...
Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Time: 8pm Location: 171 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham, Ontario, L3R 8G5 Markham Jazz Festival (MJF) is thrilled to present the “Such Good Friends!” Benefit Concert...
View ArticleReady for Ontario’s New Cybersecurity and Privacy Regulations?
Your public sector institution should be ready for a Privacy Impact Assessment or a review by the Information and Privacy Commissioner of your practices in response to complaints The Ontario Government...
View ArticleHRD Canada: Caught on camera: navigating new trend of recording termination...
Human Resources Director Canada published an online article by Ronald Minken and Tanya Sambi, October 31, 2024: “Caught on camera: navigating new trend of recording termination meetings” When employees...
View ArticleCaught on Camera: Navigating the New Trend of Recording Termination Meetings
Employees recording termination meetings can result in reputational damage The phenomenon of recording termination meetings and posting the footage on social media such as TikTok, has captured...
View ArticleModern Day Slavery? UN Report Criticizes Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Described as a breeding ground for “contemporary forms of slavery,” Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program has exposed a deeply flawed system that allows for the exploitation of vulnerable workers A...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: “A Systematic Review of Autopsy Findings In Deaths After...
Censored Paper – “A Systematic Review of Autopsy Findings In Deaths After COVID-19 Vaccination” has been peer reviewed and published in Science, Public Health Policy & the Law, IPAK-EDU LLC*. Of...
View ArticleHRD Canada: An employer’s obligation to investigate – with or without a...
Human Resources Director Canada published an online article by Ronald Minken and Tanya Sambi, November 28, 2024: “An employer’s obligation to investigate – with or without a complaint” Understanding...
View ArticleDue Diligence Defence for Employers: Lessons from R v Greater Sudbury
Employers must recognize that, under the OHSA, they may still be held responsible for worker safety even when a third-party contractor is involved In a landmark decision earlier this year, the Ontario...
View ArticleCanadian HR Reporter: Due diligence defence for employers: lessons from R v....
Canadian HR Reporter published an online article by Ronald Minken and Tanya Sambi, December 2, 2024: “Due diligence defence for employers: lessons from R v. Greater Sudbury” Employers may be held...
View ArticleThe Council of Europe Framework Convention on AI: A Missed Opportunity for...
The Convention on AI underscores the need to use AI responsibly and transparently, ensuring that AI-driven decisions do not discriminate or infringe on workers’ rights. On September 5, 2024, major...
View ArticleAn Employer’s Obligation to Investigate: Understanding Workplace Harassment...
Employers cannot ignore harassment incidents, even when no formal complaint is lodged Workplace harassment continues to be a significant issue in many organizations, and Ontario employers need to...
View Article$12.7 Million Verdict: A Turning Point for Vaccine Mandates, Religious...
Failing to respect anti-discrimination laws can result in substantial financial and reputational consequences In a landmark case, a federal jury in Detroit awarded $12.7 million to Lisa Domski, a...
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