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Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025 Time: 5:30-10 pm Location: Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa, 8500 Warden Avenue, Markham, ON Minken Employment Lawyers was pleased to once again be the Decor Sponsor for Markham Board of Trade’s Annual Business Excellence Awards. This annual cel … Read more »

By acting proactively, documenting decisions, engaging in clear communication, involving legal counsel early, employers can significantly reduce exposure to legal disruption during restructuring. Recent months have seen a notable uptick in layoffs across Canada, driven by factors such as global trad … Read more »

Minken Employment Lawyers Exclusive Focus Minken Employment Lawyers provides expert legal services, both locally and abroad, on a full range of Canadian workplace issues. As a boutique firm established in 1990, we practice employment law exclusively and have over 30 years of experience in guiding bo … Read more »

As Ontario continues to modernize its labour mobility framework, employers and professionals should review upcoming changes to ensure compliance with new certification timelines and procedural obligations before January 2026. On September 1, 2025, the Ontario government announced new measures design … Read more »

Given that employees have up to two years to file a claim, employers should confirm that payroll systems, contracts, and pay practices reflect the most current wage standards. As of October 1, 2025, several Canadian provinces have officially increased their minimum wage rates. Employers should revie … Read more »