Legal Resources

Includes examples of how the other person may use the legal system to harass (bother) or abuse you, and what you can do.

Explains that you are responsible for doing the work you were hired to do and being loyal to your employer. But you don’t have to follow instructions that are unreasonable or unlawful. Learn your rights and options if your employer asks you to do something concerning. Also includes steps you can take to protect yourself.

Explains child protection law and what parents or guardians can do if the Director of Child Welfare removes (or plans to remove) their child from the home. Describes what happens at court and where to get legal help.

Children and youth experience various types of crime in various contexts, such as child abuse, bullying, and dating violence. This information sheet is part of the Help Starts Here series and provides information for parents and other family members whose child has been a victim of crime.

Explains that quitting your job voluntarily affects your legal rights to things like employment insurance benefits and compensation you are owed. Learn your rights if you quit, and what steps you can take to protect yourself. Includes information about employment contracts, giving notice, outstanding wages, constructive dismissal, and more.

Practical information on how standard representation agreements can be used and how to prepare one. Learn about your rights and options for changing or ending one, and eight important reasons why someone may want to prepare one.

Describes what to expect when you go to court for a conference, Chambers hearing, or trial. Includes how to prepare for court, and tips on what you can do and how you should act to make your case go smoothly.

Explains when being fired is against the law, and whether employment standards law applies to you. It covers being fired when you’ve done nothing wrong, and being fired for “just cause.” It explains you’re entitled to all outstanding wages, and explains the steps you can take if you are fired.

This 16-page booklet is for community leaders, teachers, students, people in social service or health care roles, and others who want to help their communities learn more about human trafficking.

This handbook is for Chief and Council members, band managers, officers, administrators, and anyone else who works for governing bodies of First Nations communities. It’s intended to help you identify and resolve human rights issues in your organization and community.