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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 Big 3: Condominium contributions, special levies and reserve funds

Info sheet about condominium contributions (also known as condo fees), special assessments, and reserve funds.
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Last Update: 2020

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 Many Forms of Harassment

LawNow article discussing the many forms of harassment, including as discrimination, sexual harassment and criminal behaviour.
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The Place You Are Renting Is Sold

Booklet for tenants about their rights and obligations during the sale of a rental property and after the property is sold.
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Last Update: 2021

The Right to Die and the Debate Surrounding Mental Illness

LawNow article discussing the debate around expanding Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) to patients experiencing mental health conditions.
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The Right to Housing as a Human Right

LawNow article discussing the right to housing under international human rights law and Canadian law.
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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

Tips for working with and hiring a condo manager

Info sheet for condominium boards on hiring and working with a condominium manager.
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Last Update: 2021

Top 10 Housing Law Issues: Deposits, Landlord Entry, Repairs, Pests, Guests and Shared Accommodations

Video series about top 10 housing law issues, including landlord entry, repairs, pests, guests and shared accommodations
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Top 10 Housing Law Issues: Evictions, Human Rights and Housing, and Dispute Resolution

Video series about top 10 housing law issues, including evictions, human rights, and dispute resolution
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Top 10 Housing Law Issues: Residential Tenancies Act, Rental Applications and Different Leases

LawNow article describing Alberta's updated condominium governance regulations (which came into effect on January 1, 2020) as they relate to insurance.
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Travel

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

Violence sexuelle: Obtenir de l’aide juridique

Fiche d'information d'une série sur la violence sexuelle énumérant les possibilités d'obtenir une aide juridique, comprenant des informations juridiques, ainsi que de trouver et parler à un avocat.
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Last Update: 2022

Violence sexuelle: Recours en droit civil

Fiche d'information dans une série sur la violence sexuelle décrivant les recours de droit civil disponibles pour les personnes ayant subi des violences sexuelles.
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Last Update: 2022

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