Many of you may remember our previous blog post and webinar from last year regarding the SHARP Workplaces Legal Advice Clinic, which provides free legal advice to those who are experiencing or have experienced sexual harassment in the workplace. Unfortunately, as of March 2024, the program is reaching the end of their funding and will be closing their services. They will continue to accept new clients until March 1, 2024 with limited capacity, and will be able to provide legal advice to new and existing clients until March 8, 2024. If a patron has a legal question relating to workplace sexual harassment after March 8, the staff lawyers at SHARP Workplaces may still be able to provide limited legal advice.
The last day for any SHARP Workplaces services will be March 20, 2024.
The Stand Informed program will continue to offer brief free legal advice to anyone who has experienced sexual assault in BC and may be able to serve those who have experienced sexual assault at work or in relation to their workplace. They can be contacted by phone or email:
Phone: 604-673-3143 or toll-free at 1-888-685-6222
Email: standinformed@clasbc.net
If there is a change in either of these programs' operations, we will let you know. If you have questions, please feel free to get in touch with Megan and myself at lawmatters@courthouselibrary.ca