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How Old Do I Have To Be In Alberta? Booklet

Answers to some common "how old do I have to be" questions that young people have. This resource is great for teachers and youth workers. Pairs perfectly with the How...
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Last Update: 2020

Human Rights in the Workplace: Resolving Disputes

Info sheet with an overview of options for resolving human rights in the workplace, with a spotlight on sexual harassment in the workplace. Also available in French.
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Last Update: 2021

Human Rights in the Workplace: Resolving Disputes Webinar

Recorded webinar co-presented with the Workers' Resource Centre about options for resolving human rights issues, with a spotlight on sexual harassment in the workplace.
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Human Rights in the Workplace: Termination of Employment

Info sheet with an overview of human rights issues when an employee is terminated, with a spotlight on sexual harassment in the workplace. Also available in French.
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Last Update: 2021

Human Rights in the Workplace: Termination of Employment Webinar

Recorded webinar co-presented with the Workers' Resource Centre about human rights issues and termination, with a spotlight on sexual harassment in the workplace.
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Human Rights in the Workplace: What are Human Rights

Info sheet with an overview of human rights in the workplace, with a spotlight on sexual harassment in the workplace. Also available in French.
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Last Update: 2021

Human Rights in the Workplace: What are Human Rights Webinar

Recorded webinar co-presented with the Workers' Resource Centre discussing human rights in the workplace, with a spotlight on sexual harassment in the workplace.
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I’m Turning 18, Now What: Being an employee

LawNow article highlighting rights youth should know about when looking for a job.
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I’m Turning 18, Now What: Planning for the Unexpected

LawNow article describing how making plans for your future care if something unexpectedly happens to you or for your estate when you die is not just for older adults.
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If You Have A Problem While Renting

If you have a problem while renting, this tip sheet can help you figure out what to do.
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Last Update: 2019

If Your Employment Ends – Laws for Tenants in Alberta

Info sheet describing what you can do if you have lost your job and are worried about not being able to pay your rent.
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Last Update: 2019

Impaired Boating is Just Like Impaired Driving

LawNow article discussing the law around boating and drinking in Canada.
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Impaired Driving and Cannabis

FAQs and answers about the rules for impaired driving from using cannabis in Alberta.
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Independent Contractor or Employee?

LawNow article looking at how we distinguish between independent contractors and employees based on five factors and the intention of the parties.
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Insurance: What does the tax man say about it?

LawNow article describing the tax impacts of various types of insurance, including property insurance, insurance benefits, and life insurance.
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Interdiction de la thérapie de conversion au Canada

Fiche d'information fournissant une brève explication de l'interdiction de la thérapie de conversion au Canada, y compris ce qu'elle est et les infractions criminelles.
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Last Update: 2022

Interdiction de la thérapie de conversion au Canada affiche

Affiche de 11 "x17" donnant un aperçu de l'interdiction de la thérapie de conversion au Canada, y compris les infractions criminelles.
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Interdiction de la thérapie de conversion au Canada video

Une vidéo d'animation de trois minutes sur l'interdiction de la thérapie de conversion au Canada, y compris ce qu'elle est et les infractions criminelles.
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Introduction to Contracts

LawNow article with basic information on what a contract is, what a contract looks like and what laws apply to contracts.
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Is It Reliable: Six Clues to Good Legal Information Online

This tip sheet gives an outline of how to tell if the information you are getting is good.
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Last Update: 2019

It’s My Right

This booklet is for people who would like to learn more about their constitutionally-protected French language minority rights outside of Quebec.
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Last Update: 2013

Job-Protected Leaves

FAQs and answers about the different job-protected leaves under Alberta's Employment Standards Code, including for bereavement, critical illness, and more.
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Keeping the Abuser Away

Info sheet providing an overview of the different court orders available to keep an abuser away.
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Last Update: 2021

King’s Bench Protection Orders

Info sheet about King's Bench Protection Orders in Alberta, including who can get one and how to apply.
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Last Update: 2021

Ku Xadgudubka Dadka waa Wayn

Somali translation of Elder Abuse.
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Last Update: 2021

L’abus fait aux aînés: Parlons-en

Fiche d'information dans une série sur la maltraitance des personnes âgées avec des conseils pour parler de la maltraitance des personnes âgées.
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Last Update: 2015

L’abus fait aux aînés

Guide décrivant les différentes formes de maltraitance des personnes âgées, les moyens d'en discuter et de les signaler, ainsi que les possibilités de mettre fin à la maltraitance.
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Last Update: 2020

L’abus fait aux aînés: Définition

Fiche d'information dans une série sur la maltraitance des personnes âgées décrivant les différentes formes de maltraitance des personnes âgées, y compris la maltraitance physique, financière, psychologique, la négligence, etc.
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Last Update: 2015

L’abus fait aux aînés: La capacité mentale et l’abus fait aux aînés

Fiche d'information d'une série sur la maltraitance des personnes âgées qui décrit la capacité mentale et la manière dont elle est évaluée.
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Last Update: 2015

L’abus fait aux aînés: Lois de l’Alberta

Fiche d'information d'une série sur la maltraitance des personnes âgées décrivant les lois de l'Alberta relatives à la maltraitance des personnes âgées.
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Last Update: 2015

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