It is time to have a real conversation about what happens in Canadian workplaces. Unwanted “compliments” or sexual jokes happen often. Most of the time, the person responsible thinks it is not harassment because the other person did not complain. This […]
Should the government have the ability to override fundamental rights?
That’s the question sitting at the centre of a major case now before the Supreme Court of Canada: English Montreal School Board v. Quebec (Bill 21).
This case will not only determine […]
After a five-year legal process, a client of CLAS’s Human Rights Clinic obtained a significant decision from the BC Human Rights Tribunal in January 2026. The Tribunal awarded $60,000 in compensation for injury to dignity, along with more than $30,000 […]
By Amy McLaughlin-Woodforth, SHARP Workplaces
Technology can be used for efficient, effective communication and collaboration at work. However, when misused, it can enable sexual harassment in professional situations. In this blog, we provide some examples of how this can appear.
Harassment via workplace […]
Note: this is a fictionalized blog post for educational purposes. This blog refers to sexual harassment and assault and may be triggering.
Before I was harassed at work, I didn’t know much about non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). I remember #MeToo stories about […]
A decision awarding $150,000 in damages for discrimination to an Indigenous mom whose children were taken from her and put in foster care has been overturned by a B.C. judge.
B.C. judge overturns ‘unprecedented’ human rights decision – CTVNews
“It’s important for […]
By Coral Lyster, Lawyer, Stand Informed
Have you experienced sexual assault in British Columbia? Do you want to know what your legal options are? You could get free legal advice from Community Legal Assistance Society’s (“CLAS”) new service, Stand Informed. Stand Informed […]
By Anya Kazanjian, SHARP Workplaces
Workplace sexual harassment comes in many forms. Sometimes it’s an obvious incident of harassment and other times it’s an offhand comment, sexual joke, or subtle behaviour that makes you feel uncomfortable. No matter what the situation, it’s […]
By Angela Leung, SHARP Workplaces Coordinator
This is the second article in our series on Workplace Sexual Harassment Investigations. If you haven’t had the chance to read our first article, check out the 5 Red Flags for Workplace Sexual Harassment Investigation.
Workplace […]
By Angela Leung, SHARP Workplaces Coordinator
Workplace bullying and harassment, including sexual harassment, is difficult to deal with. Most people have experienced or witnessed this in one form or another. In a recent survey, 71.4 % of participants said they experienced […]
