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Even though many employees are still working remotely, it is important for employers to keep corporate culture alive. This could include virtual happy hour, book clubs, or virtual coffee chats.

Employees are entitled to take periodic breaks from their workday. These breaks at work, known as eating periods in Ontario’s Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), are governed by section 20 of that legislation. Under the ESA, employers must provide employees with one thirty-minute break from work after five hours of work. While they may provide more breaks if they so choose, employers may not provide any less than the stipulated amount. Check out our recent blog - Breaks at Work: Employee Rights and Employer Obligations! - https://bit.ly/39fg9Nt

Most employment agreements contain restrictive covenants, such as a non-competition or non-solicitation clauses. However, it is very unusual for an employer to seek to enforce these provisions by way of an injunction, likely in part due to the high threshold an employer must meet in order to obtain one. Read our recent article Stress-Crete Limited v. Harriman: Ontario court weighs in on restrictive covenants | Minken Employment Lawyers - https://bit.ly/3nE1sXZ

Canadians thought that ESA protections were expiring, and employers would have to rush to bring employees back to work. But in an unprecedented move, the provincial government extended the protections until January 2, 2021. What does this mean for employers and employees? Read our blog to find out: https://bit.ly/38a42QX

Employers do not need to have a ‘reason’ for termination unless the employer is alleging cause. But what exactly is cause, and what are employers' responsibilities in the whole termination process? Download our free guide to find out. https://bit.ly/387TiRd

Meet Ron Minken Well known as a leader of a dynamic team of employment law professionals, Ron Minken heads Minken Employment Lawyers - a Global Award-Winning Employment Law Boutique in Ontario. With over 30 years of experience in employment and labour law, Ron is passionate about developing strategic employment solutions for his clients. Recognized as one of Canada's Top Employment Lawyers, Ron excels at negotiating and litigating employment disputes, guiding clients through every step of the process.

In times of uncertainty, managers need to focus on their employees. Here's 6 things you need to do as a manager during Covid-19 | Inc.com - https://bit.ly/36JlARA

With the economy continuing to open and people returning to work, questions arise about travelling for business and pleasure. Read this article to learn commonly asked questions about permitting employee travel during the pandemic. https://www.hrreporter.com//5-key-questions-on-empl/333485

Check out this article our very own Ron Minken was featured in! Moonlighting workers who view second job as ‘calling’ often less engaged - https://bit.ly/2KjNRqs

While most employers were not prepared for the first wave of COVID-19, they can be prepared for the second wave. Now is the time for employers to assess their preparedness and take action to ensure they are ready for what is to come. Read our blog to learn more about how employers can prepare their workplaces to ensure health and safety are a priority. https://www.minkenemploymentlawyers.com//preparing-your-w/

Check out HR Reporter's interview with our very own Ron Minken on five legal questions around diversity and inclusion at work https://bit.ly/3kM7cxg