By now we all should know that we have an obligation to provide a workplace free from sexual harassment, bullying and intimidation. How successful are these policies in practice? What is the price we pay for a non-disclosure agreement (NDA)? What barriers exist to prevent complainants coming forward and what can we do to make our processes more responsive?
Read MoreWhat is procedural fairness? How can I ensure that my society is not breaking any rules when decision-making? In this resource, learn more about abide by procedural fairness in the day to day operations of your society and its members.
Read MoreIn this PLEO resource, find FAQs for BC Societies when navigating access to records requests and member disputes/claims from the Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT).
As the director of a non-profit society, it is important to know the rights and responsibilities of your employees, as well as yourself. What can you be held personally liable for in your workplace during COVID-19? What is liability? What happens when someone contracts COVID-19 on your premises? In this legal resource, navigate the complexities of liability in this uncertain time.
Read MoreAs we consider the effects of COVID-19 on the live music industry and the individual roles of performing artists, this resource provides information on the rights and responsibilities one has related to their venues and partners in, while also sharing insights on the force majeure clause, and how it can be invoked.
Read MoreAs an artist, planning your estate is an important step in protecting your legacy. In this resource, find a step by step guide on how to plan your will, name your assets, distribute them, and more!
Read MoreWhat is musical copyright?
Read MoreWhat relevant rights and obligations are there under the Employment Standards Act? What strategies should I take for temporary lay offs? What government funds are available?
Read MoreWith an increase in demand for essential services, how can non-profit’s and charities help?
Read MorePaying the rent can be a challenge. The best possible outcome for many tenants will be the negotiation of a rent deferral.
Read MoreThe September 15th deadline for lobbyists to register is fast approaching. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreWhat are an employer’s duties pursuant to the Human Rights Code? What is the duty to accommodate?
Read MoreRead more to find out if you are eligible for Canada’s Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Program.
Read MoreHow you organize your AGM may look different during this time of uncertainty.
Read MoreStarting Wednesday, April 8, we invite you to join PLEO Director of Programs Martha Rans for our new Wednesday Legal Lunch & Learn Webinars, lively weekly discussions about legal issues of concern to the non-profit sector.
Read MoreWith the Covid-19 pandemic severely limiting meetings and interpersonal contact, holding an in-person AGM may not be possible. Check out this guest blog post by Anders I. Ourom for guidance.
Read MoreThe provincial government through the Ministry of Finance has announced amendments to the Societies Act, the act the governs non profit societies incorporated in British Columbia. These proposed amendments are summarized in an Appendix, here. The Ministry of Finance describes the proposed amendments as follows:
Read MoreHere is a link to Martha Rans appearance at the Standing Committee on Finance speaking about the need to fund legal services to non-profits. https://www.leg.bc.ca/documents-data/committees-transcripts/20190614am-Finance-Vancouver-Blues
Read MoreHere is a summary of the feedback from our evaluations of our workshops on the BC Societies Act Transition process from our Hubs across BC. Please click here to see the results.
Read MoreOn October 12, 2017, Martha Rans, legal director of Pacific Legal Education and Outreach Society and project lead of Law For Nonprofits, made a presentation with recommendations to the 2018 Provincial Budget to the Committee on behalf of the Society.
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