Fairness at the Tenancy Branch
By Samrah Mian, CLAS Articling StudentDispute 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Coop Membership Termination Appeal Guide
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 [...]
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 [...]