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Violence sexuelle: Signalement de la violence sexuelle à la police

Fiche d'information d'une série sur la violence sexuelle décrivant comment signaler un crime à la police, ainsi qu'un aperçu du processus et des personnes dans le système de justice pénale.
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Last Update: 2022

Violence sexuelle: Trafic sexuel

Fiche d'information dans une série sur la violence sexuelle décrivant le trafic sexuel, y compris les lois et les ordonnances de protection contre le trafic humain en Alberta.
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Last Update: 2022

Vous avez des problèmes de dettes

Fiche info décrivant ce qui se passe lorsque vous ne payez pas vos factures et les mesures que vous pouvez prendre pour faire face à vos dettes.
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Last Update: 2023

Voyager avec des enfants

Fiche d'information sur les questions juridiques et les conseils pratiques pour les parents qui voyagent avec des enfants.(passeports, les voyages sans l'autre parent, etc.)
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Last Update: 2021

Ways to Resolve Disputes

Webpage on Family Law in Alberta that describes different ways to resolve a dispute about family issues.
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What a Condo Board can do if bylaws are not followed

Booklet about steps that a condominium board can take to enforce condominium bylaws.
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Last Update: 2020

What happens when a business owner divorces? 

Two-part LawNow article for divorcing business owners discussing how to deal with and insulate business assets when dividing family property.
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What happens when farmers divorce?

LawNow article addressing the unique challenges facing farming families that separate, including buying out farms and calculating support.
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What happens when someone does not comply with Alberta’s OHS laws?

LawNow article describing the real consequences of not following occupational health and safety (OHS) laws in Alberta, including possible jail time and fines.
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What If Parents Do Not Agree on Vaccinating Their Children?

LawNow article describing case law about parents disagreeing on vaccinating their children against COVID-19.
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What is Abuse?

Info sheet describing the different forms of abuse.
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Last Update: 2021

What is an offence under provincial renting laws?

LawNow article about offences under Alberta's Residential Tenancies Act.
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What should you do if you get an eviction notice?

LawNow article with tips about what to do when a tenant gets an eviction notice.
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What To Know When Buying your First Home

LawNow article discussing eight things to know when buying your first home, including the professionals who will support you, real property reports and title insurance, property insurance, adjustments, holdbacks and...
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What you need to know about condominium bylaws

Info sheet for condominium owners and board members about what they need to know about bylaws.
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Last Update: 2020

When the Doorbell Rings: Direct sales contracts

LawNow article on what direct sales contracts are, with information on cancellation rights, disclosure statements and tips on how to protect yourself.
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Willownet

A CPLEA website all about abuse and the law in Alberta, with information about leaving the abuse, keeping the abuser away, and getting help.
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Wills, Personal Directives and Powers of Attorney: What’s the difference?

LawNow article discussing three document usually included in an estate plan: a Will, Enduring Power of Attorney, and Personal Directive.
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Worker Rights 101

Booklet describing rights of workers in Alberta and summarizing legal issues that may arise at work.
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Last Update: 2025

Working from Home: Income tax issues

LawNow article about income tax issues when working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Working hours, breaks and overtime

An overview of the law governing working hours in Alberta, including breaks, rest days and overtime.
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Working Interviews in Alberta: What employers and job seekers need to know

LawNow article discussing whether working interviews are legal in Alberta.
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Working with a Lawyer

Info sheet providing practical tips for working with a lawyer, who can help you understand the issue, the law, and the processes you must follow.
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Last Update: 2021

Workplace health and safety

An overview of Alberta laws about occupational health and safety, including the roles of different people at a work site, how to report injuries and what happens if someone isn't...
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Workplace Sexual Harassment: Reporting options

LawNow article outlining the options an employee has to report sexual harassment in the workplace.
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Would You Recognize Workplace Discrimination? 9 Examples of What It Could Look Like

Article discussing 9 examples of workplace discrimination that an employee may not think of as discrimination.
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Your Rights When Renting – Age Discrimination

Info sheet about protection from age discrimination in renting under the Alberta Human Rights Act.
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Last Update: 2019

Your Rights When Renting – Age Discrimination – Arabic

Info sheet in Arabic about protection from age discrimination in renting under the Alberta Human Rights Act.
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Last Update: 2019

Your Rights When Renting – Age Discrimination – Somali

Info sheet in Somali about protection from age discrimination in renting under the Alberta Human Rights Act.
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Last Update: 2019

Your Rights When Renting – Basic Rights and Responsibilities

The Alberta Human Rights Act protects you from discrimination and makes sure that you have an equal opportunities.
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Last Update: 2019

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