The Sexual Harassment Advice, Response, and Prevention for Workplaces Legal Advice Clinic (SHARP Workplaces Legal Clinic), operated by the Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS), has been honored to provide free legal advice to anyone who has experienced workplace sexual harassment […]
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 […]
By Jennifer Khor, SHARP Workplaces Supervising Lawyer
With the #MeToo Movement, more stories of sexual harassment and sexual misconduct have become public. Stories of harassers like Harvey Weinstein who repeatedly took advantage of their position of power, preyed on, and caused serious […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Written by Coral Lyster, Lawyer, SHARP Workplaces at Community Legal Assistance Society
International Day of Mourning Background
Community Legal Assistance Society or (“CLAS”) recognizes the National Day of Mourning which is observed every year in Canada on April 28th. The day […]