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Social Media Posts and Employment: A perilous playground

LawNow article about how an employee's social media or Internet activity can have unexpected impacts on their employer and their job.
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Some Jerks Don’t Grow Out of It: 10 Tips for Handling an Office Bully

Article with 10 practical tips for handling an office bully, including keeping records and who to talk to.
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Soutien financier

Brochure fournissant des informations juridiques détaillées sur le soutien financier après une séparation ou un divorce, y compris les pensions alimentaires pour enfants, pour partenaires et pour époux.
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Last Update: 2021

Soutien financier vidéo

Vidéo animé de dix minutes sur le soutien financier après une séparation ou un divorce, y compris les pensions alimentaires pour enfants, pour partenaires et pour époux.
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Spousal Support and Partner Support

FAQs and answers about spousal support and partner support, including calculating and recalculating support.
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Temps parental et contacts

Livret fournissant des informations juridiques détaillées sur les questions parentales après une séparation ou un divorce, y compris les plans parentaux et les ordonnances parentales et de contact.
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Last Update: 2021

Temps parental et contacts vidéo

Vidéo de 10 minutes sur les questions juridiques liées au rôle parental après une séparation ou un divorce (plans parentaux, les ordonnances parentales et de contact, etc.)
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Termination & Temporary Layoff

FAQs and answers about termination notice and pay in lieu of notice, and temporary layoffs, under Alberta's Employment Standards Code.
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The (Sometimes Complicated) Rules that Apply to Farm Workers in Alberta

LawNow article about how the Employment Standards Code applies (and does not apply) to Alberta farm workers.
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The Consumer Protection Act

FAQs and answers about consumer laws in Alberta, including about ticket sales, auto businesses, high-cost credit, internet sales contracts, gift cards, pay day loans and direct sales.
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The Duty of Unions to Fairly Represent Their Members

LawNow article about a union's duty to fairly represent their members.
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The Law of Fun

Series of LawNow articles on outdoor passes and permits, amusement parks liability, acceptable contact in sports and human rights of young athletes.
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The Law of Unpaid Internships in Canada

LawNow article about unpaid internships in Canada, including exemptions from employment standards legislation.
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The Legal Status of the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines

LawNow article about the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines and how they are used in determining spousal support.
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The Place You Are Renting Is Sold

If a property you are renting is put up for sale, you should know the laws that relate to this process.
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Last Update: 2021

The Tort of Family Violence: New relief available for victims of family violence

LawNow article about the new tort of family violence that recognizes the complex dynamic of violence within a relationship.
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The Tort of Family Violence: New relief available for victims of family violence

LawNow article about the new tort of family violence that recognizes the complex dynamic of violence within a relationship.
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Things to Know When You’ve Lost Your Job

Info sheet highlighting legal concepts you should be aware of if you lose your job.
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Last Update: 2020

Tips for Going to Court

Information about preparing for court and tips for appearing in court (including virtually and in-person).
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Last Update: 2021

Travel

FAQs and answers about travel laws, including travel with children, travel documents and issues while you are away.
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Travelling With Children

Info sheet describing legal issues and practical tips for parents travelling with children, including passports and travelling without the other parent.
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Last Update: 2021

Trousse d’autodiagnostic vers la responsabilisation

Cette trousse a pour but d'aider les organismes de bienfaisance à évaluer leurs pratiques en matière de responsabilisation
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Last Update: 2011

U Dadaarmid Dhaxal

Somali Translation of Making a Will.
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Last Update: 2021

Vacation & Vacation Pay

FAQs and answers about vacations and vacation pay under Alberta's Employment Standards Code, including eligibility and entitlement to vacations.
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Vehicle Insurance: What are you paying for anyway?

LawNow article describing the different kinds of vehicle insurance and the insurance systems in Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan.
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Vehicle Insurance: What are you paying for anyway? 

LawNow article describing the different kinds of vehicle insurance and the insurance systems in Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan.
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Violence sexuelle: Au sein de la famille

Fiche d'information dans une série sur la violence sexuelle décrivant comment une personne victime d'abus par un membre de sa famille peut obtenir de l'aide.
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Last Update: 2022

Violence sexuelle: Consentement

Fiche d'information d'une série sur la violence sexuelle décrivant la législation relative au consentement à des activités sexuelles.
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Last Update: 2022

Violence sexuelle: En milieu de travail

Fiche d'information dans une série sur la violence sexuelle décrivant les options légales pour répondre à la violence sexuelle sur le lieu de travail.
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Last Update: 2022

Violence sexuelle: Intervention en matière de violence sexuelle

Fiche d'information d'une série sur la violence sexuelle décrivant les options légales disponibles pour une personne ayant subi des violences sexuelles.
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Last Update: 2022

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