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Tribunal Orders “Cruel” and “Oppressive” Landlords to Pay $100,000
After a five-year legal process, a client of CLAS’s Human Rights Clinic obtained a significant decision from the BC Human Rights Tribunal in January 2026. The Tribunal awarded $60,000 in compensation for injury to dignity, along with more than $30,000 in expenses. The Tribunal also ordered $10,000 in costs against the respondent for his conduct during the proceedings.
Every human rights case is different, but this one stands out because of the significant compensation awarded and the Tribunal’s detailed account of how the tenant was treated.
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SHARP Workplaces Clinic Farewell
The Sexual Harassment Advice, Response, and Prevention for Workplaces Legal Advice Clinic (SHARP Workplaces Legal Clinic), operated by the Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS), has been honored to provide free legal advice to anyone who has experienced workplace sexual harassment in British Columbia. Since 2020, our lawyers have advised clients on legal options for their workplace sexual harassment situation. We also delivered presentations about our services and workplace sexual harassment across BC and engaged in legal advocacy to help end the misuse of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). Unfortunately, our funding has not been renewed and we will close our clinic at the end of March 2024.