CPLEA has a collection of new resources on employment law for youth in Alberta.
Funded by the Human Rights and Multiculturalism Fund, this project was created as a way to connect new Canadians with information about their rights at work.
This project was guided in part by our previous research on Law for Alberta’s Multicultural Communities.
We spoke with newcomer youth and agencies that work with them to find out what information about employment law the youth and their families need. In many newcomer families, children act as intermediaries to pass on information, including legal information. When youth learn about their rights and responsibilities, they are not only empowered themselves, they are also able to pass the information on t
o other people in their families and communities.
When talking with the youth we heard many different scenarios and most ended with the question “Can my boss do that?” The resources we created provide answers to that question.
A variety of formats, including infographics, videos, articles, and quizzes presents the information in interesting ways and allows us to reach people of different learning styles.
The collection of resources can be found on the CPLEA website: Your Rights at Work
Dial-a-Lawyer on Law Day!
Dial-a-Lawyer on Law Day!
If you have a legal question or need legal advice, you can call a toll-free number on Saturday, April 18th and talk to a volunteer lawyer about your legal issue.
The 15-20 minute consultation is free. If the lawyer you speak with cannot answer all your questions, they will try to connect you with resources that can help you.
You can dial-a-lawyer:
Saturday, April 18, 2015
10:00am – 5:00pm
Toll-free: 1-888-644-8950
You can find more information, including when Law Day is in your city on the Law Day website.
We here at the Centre for Public Legal Education are very pleased to be a part of this initiative of CBA Alberta’s Access to Justice Committee, along with the following partners:
Canadian Bar Association Alberta Branch
Calgary Legal Guidance
Edmonton Community Legal Centre
Legal Aid Alberta
Pro Bono Law Alberta
You can dial-a-lawyer:
Saturday, April 18, 2015
10:00am – 5:00pm
Toll-free: 1-888-644-8950
You can find more information, including when Law Day is in your city on the Law Day website.
We here at the Centre for Public Legal Education are very pleased to be a part of this initiative of CBA Alberta’s Access to Justice Committee, along with the following partners:
Canadian Bar Association Alberta Branch
Calgary Legal Guidance
Edmonton Community Legal Centre
Legal Aid Alberta
Pro Bono Law Alberta
Law Day 2015
Don’t miss the fun and informative events of Law Day 2015!
Law Day teaches the public about the legal system with events and activities like mock trials, courthouse tours, information fairs, and more.
There are Law Days all over the province and you can find out when events are happening in your city on the Law Day Alberta website.
Law Day was formed by the Canadian Bar Association in 1983 as a way to mark the creation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and educate the public about the law and legal system. This is a special year, as it marks the 30th anniversary of the Charter’s Section 15, which guarantees equality rights, coming in to force.
CPLEA will be at Law Day in Edmonton on Saturday, April 18th and our materials will be available at Law Day events in Calgary, Fort McMurray, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Red Deer, and St. Paul.
CPLEA is also a partner with the Law Day initiative Dial-a-Lawyer.
If you need legal advice, you can call the toll-free number and speak to a lawyer for a free 15-20 minute consultation.
If they cannot answer all of your questions, they will refer you to other resources which might help you.
Saturday, April 18, 2015
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Toll-free: 1-888-644-8950
New CPLEA website! Laws for Landlords and Tenants in Alberta
CPLEA is excited to announce the launch of our redesigned Laws for Landlords and Tenants in Alberta website.
The new website features a modern, streamlined design with enhanced searching capability and the same excellent plain language content that Alberta tenants and landlords have come to expect from CPLEA.
The new website also features CPLEA’s brand new tip sheet for tenants who have lost their jobs due to the economic downturn and dropping oil prices. If your Employment Ends… Laws for Tenants in Alberta explains what options tenants have if they can no longer afford their rent and want to move out early.
CPLEA’s Laws for Landlords and Tenants in Alberta program, including the redevelopment of the website, is generously supported by the Alberta Real Estate Foundation.
New Tip Sheet for Tenants: “If Your Employment Ends”
With oil prices dropping significantly and Target closing its doors, thousands of Albertans have lost their jobs.
Many thousands more are worried everyday that they could lose their job.
Here at CPLEA, we can’t fix the economy, but we can help people understand the law. We have created a new tip sheet for Alberta tenants who are having trouble keeping up with their rent due to the economic downturn. If your Employment Ends… Laws for Tenants in Alberta, explains what options tenants have if they want to move out early.
For Albertans who own their homes and are thinking of finding a tenant to supplement their income, CPLEA’s free booklet Renting out a Room in your Home provides key information on the laws surrounding such living arrangements.
CPLEA’s Laws for Landlords and Tenants in Alberta program is generously supported by the Alberta Real Estate Foundation.
FREE Renting 101 Webinar for Intermediaries
Do you work with youth? Do they have questions about renting? Attend this free webinar!
Rules for Smart Renters
When I first started working at CPLEA I was given the task of finding out what youth need to know about the law. After consulting with youth in our city and the groups that work with them, we came across a serious problem. Young people, especially those in vulnerable situations, are being taken advantage of. Youth often do not know their legal rights and responsibilities when renting.
Finding a safe place to live is one of the biggest challenges facing youth who have moved out of their homes because of abuse, neglect, or being kicked out.
At CPLEA we have created a video with some basic tips to help renters. It is a great resource for young people and anyone else that rents. The video focuses on ways to prevent things from going wrong and how to have a positive relationship with your landlord.