In the Nov/Dec 2013 issue of LawNow, the column Ticket Offences at Work explained a new workplace ticket system. As of January 1, 2014, Occupational Health and Safety officers in Alberta can use this tool to obtain better compliance with OHS legislation. As an appendix to the column, the authors … [Read more...]
Am I This Child’s Guardian?
The article “Who is a Parent? Not a Simple Question!” explores some of the legal complications faced by individuals and couples who are having children in non-traditional ways. Families can sometimes encounter a related, although somewhat different question: Who is a guardian of this child? This … [Read more...]
Receiving Care from Midwives in Alberta
Our recent article Midwifery in Canada may have raised your interest in receiving care from a midwife in Alberta.You can learn more from this set of frequently asked questions from the Alberta Association of Midwives. … [Read more...]
Employment FAQs for Expectant Parents in Alberta
A recent LawNow article discussed the topic of Birth, Families and Employment. Albertans may be interested to order or download a 63-page booklet titled “Becoming a Parent in Alberta”.It answers frequently asked questions about: human rights protection for pregnant workers; entitlements, rights … [Read more...]
Co-parenting: Doing your best for the kids during separation and divorce
Separation or divorce is one of the most emotionally taxing situations a person may face. On top of that, a parent is usually trying to maintain some semblance of normal life for their children. Some guidance in the midst of this can help.Family Justice Services offers Parenting After Separation … [Read more...]
Vol 38-2: Birth and the Law
Full PDF of this issue Table of ContentsFeatured Articles: Birth and the LawSpecial Report: The Law and ChristmasDepartmentsColumnsFeatured Articles: Birth and the Law Few events in life are as intimate and personal as giving birth, but even this aspect of life has legal … [Read more...]
Update: Helping Children and Teens Deal with Separation and Divorce
In LawNow's most recent issue, a very popular article has been "Helping Children and Teens Deal with Separation and Divorce". Here is another resource to add to the list!The Public Legal Information Association of NL has recently released material for children and youth living in Newfoundland … [Read more...]
Helping Children and Teens Deal with Separation and Divorce
In 2008 Statistics Canada estimated that 41% of Canadian marriages would end in divorce before the 30th year of marriage. Most agree that the divorce of parents has a profound impact on the emotional well-being of children. The legal system has recognized this issue and family justice services … [Read more...]
Who Cares about Internet Law and Policy?
How familiar are these stories? “When I got to work this morning, our Internet service was down. There was almost nothing I could work on without my online databases and email.”“The place we went for holidays had no Internet or cell phone service. Wow, did I ever feel cut off from the … [Read more...]
Canadians Blessed with Reliable Legal Information Online
Canadians are fortunate to have a wealth of reliable legal information online. A key source is a core of dedicated non-profit public legal education organizations across the country. These are organizations whose main purpose is to make legal information accessible and understandable to everyone. … [Read more...]
