What is Abuse?
Info sheet describing the different forms of abuse.
Last Update: 2021
What is an offence under provincial renting laws?
LawNow article about offences under Alberta's Residential Tenancies Act.
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.
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...
What you need to know about condominium bylaws
Info sheet for condominium owners and board members about what they need to know about bylaws.
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.
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.
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.
Working from Home: Income tax issues
LawNow article about income tax issues when working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Working Interviews in Alberta: What employers and job seekers need to know
LawNow article discussing whether working interviews are legal in Alberta.
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.
Last Update: 2021
Workplace Sexual Harassment: Reporting options
LawNow article outlining the options an employee has to report sexual harassment in the workplace.
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.
You’ve Lost Your Job … Now What?
Booklet with detailed legal information about things to think about when you've lost your job, including why you lost your job and next legal steps.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights at Work – Employment Standards Law (Infographic)
Infographic about employment standards laws, both Alberta's Employment Standards Code and the Canada Labour Code.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Age Discrimination
Info sheet about protection from age discrimination in renting under the Alberta Human Rights Act.
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.
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.
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.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Duty to Accomodate Seniors in Housing
Senior tenants may have special needs which require accommodation in housing.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Elder Abuse and Neglect
This booklet provides you with some of the signs to watch for and ways to address or report elder abuse or neglect.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Harassment and Discrimination
Info sheet in Somali about protection from age discrimination in renting under the Alberta Human Rights Act.
Last Update: 2016
Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Affordable Housing
The Alberta Housing Act creates the opportunity for seniors to live in housing they can afford.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Affordable Housing
The Alberta Housing Act creates the opportunity for seniors to live in housing they can afford.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Affordable Housing – ARABIC TRANSLATION
ARABIC TRANSLATION
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Affordable Housing – ARABIC TRANSLATION
Info sheet in Arabic about the Alberta Housing Act and how it creates affordable housing for some seniors.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Affordable Housing – SOMALI TRANSLATION
SOMALI TRANSLATION
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Affordable Housing – SOMALI TRANSLATION
Info sheet in Somali about the Alberta Housing Act and how it creates affordable housing for some seniors.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Living in a Rental Property
Seniors who rent have the same rights and repsonsibilities as other renters.
Last Update: 2019
Your Rights When Renting – Housing for Seniors: Living in a Rental Property – ARABIC TRANSLATION
ARABIC TRANSLATION
Last Update: 2019