Who Are We Really Protecting? The Use of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) in Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Cases

By Jennifer Khor, SHARP Workplaces Supervising Lawyer

With the #MeToo Movement, more stories of sexual harassment and sexual misconduct have become public. Stories of harassers like Harvey Weinstein who repeatedly took advantage of their position of power, preyed on, and caused serious […]

2024-03-25T08:11:10-07:00September 26, 2022|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , |

Advanced Topics in Judicial Review: Adequacy of Reasons

In this series, we build on the foundations of our “Intro to Judicial Review” series to learn more about the issues arise in judicial reviews.

Please note, this guide does not constitute legal advice and should not be […]

Fairness at the Tenancy Branch

By Samrah Mian, CLAS Articling Student

Dispute resolution hearings at the Residential Tenancy Branch are notoriously quick and, oftentimes, very messy. Emotions run high, people talk over each other, and many feel unable to fairly present their case. Arbitrators at the Branch […]

2022-07-28T10:27:44-07:00July 28, 2022|Categories: Blog|Tags: , |

The Cost of Tips: Sexual Harassment by Customers in Restaurants and Bars

By Samrah Mian, CLAS Articling Student

The hospitality industry is often judged for its low hourly wages and poor working conditions. Tips allow employers in the hospitality industry to avoid responsibility for their workers’ low earnings and, instead, place it on workers […]

Advanced Topics in Judicial Review: Adequacy of Reasons

In this series, we build on the foundations of our “Intro to Judicial Review” series to learn more about the issues arise in judicial reviews.

Please note, this guide does not constitute legal advice and should not be […]

The Who’s Who of Workplace Sexual Harassment: In Workplace Sexual Harassment Claims, Who is the Harasser?

By Cayleigh Shiff, SHARP Workplaces Lawyer

When you think of workplace sexual harassment, what is the first thing that comes to mind? It might be a supervisor using their power to exploit an employee; however, workplace sexual harassment doesn’t just involve bosses […]

Return of the Holiday Party: The right to be free from sexual harassment at work extends to work-related social gatherings


Written by Cayleigh Shiff, Lawyer, SHARP Workplaces Legal Advice Clinic

With loosening restrictions for restaurants and social gatherings, some workplaces are bringing back the in-person holiday party. Many of us are thrilled to be back in a room full of coworkers, […]

2024-03-25T08:16:10-07:00December 13, 2021|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , |

I’m Sorry You Needed to Call Me – Reflections from the Front Lines of a Workplace Sexual Harassment Legal Clinic


Written by Angela Leung, Intake/Project Coordinator, SHARP Workplaces at Community Legal Assistance Society

It has been a year and a half since SHARP Workplaces Legal Advice Clinic opened its doors to clients, just one day before the pandemic began. As […]

2024-03-25T08:17:29-07:00November 30, 2021|Categories: Blog|Tags: , , , |
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