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 [...]
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 [...]
Another Report Calling for WCB Reform: Will the Government Listen?
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 [...]
Intro to JR: The Basics of Procedural Fairness
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 [...]
Non-Profit Housing and the Residential Tenancy Act
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 [...]
Indigenous Peoples Day and Indigenous History Month 2021
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 [...]