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 […]
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 […]
By Holly Popenia, Community Law Program Lawyer
Coop housing can be an excellent alternative to tradition ownership or renting. Coops are often a more affordable housing option than renting or owning. The built-in community in a coop can be a source of […]
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, […]
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 […]
By Kevin Love, Community Law Program Lawyer
The Ombudsperson has released a distressing and disturbing report chronicling how mistakes and mistreatment within the workers compensation system caused an already injured worker to suffer further catastrophic injuries. “Severed Trust: Enabling WorkSafeBC to […]
In Part 6 of our “Intro to Judicial Review” blog series we explore Procedural Fairness – what does it mean and what does it include?
1. What is Judicial Review?
2. Stay Applications
3. Administrative Tribunals
4. Glossary
5. The […]
By Emily Zarychta, Articling Student
The Residential Tenancy Act (the RTA) is a source of law that outlines the rights and responsibilities of both tenants and landlords in British Columbia. While the RTA seeks to balance the rights of landlords and […]
Written by Coral Lyster, Lawyer, SHARP Workplaces at Community Legal Assistance Society
Throughout June we’ll be celebrating Indigenous History Month. The major date of celebrations this month is June 21st, which marks the 25th annual National Indigenous Peoples Day[1]. The […]
A judge on judicial review will only overturn a decision of an administrative tribunal if it contains very serious errors. How serious does the error have to be and where does patent unreasonableness fit in? We answer your questions here.
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