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 […]

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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 […]

Community Legal Assistance Society Celebrates 50 Years Fighting for Justice

For Immediate Release – March 29, 2021

Vancouver, B.C. – On March 29, Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS) launches a year-long celebration of 50 years of fighting for social justice. CLAS was incorporated as a non-profit legal services society in Vancouver in […]

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