GENERAL RESOURCES
www.trc.ca
Our firm acknowledges the harm and atrocities that have been committed against the indigenous people. We encourage all of our clients to read the Truth and Reconciliation Report and take action as we work towards reconciling Canada’s ugly past. We can all work towards integrating calls to action in our homes, workplaces and communities.www.nctr.ca
Our firm acknowledges the harm and atrocities that have been committed against the indigenous people. We encourage all of our clients to educate themselves and take action as we work towards reconciling Canada’s ugly past. This link also contains information on the 24/7 Residential School Survivor Crisis Line Canada: 1-866-925-4419 for those seeking support.legalinfo.org
Website contains information and answers to frequently asked questions in common areas of law in Nova Scotia including: Family, Wills and Estates etc. This Society also offers a free referral service for Nova Scotians seeking to consult with a lawyer.legalinfo.org/lawyers-legal-help
Free and low cost legal service programs in Nova Scotia.https://nsrlpe.com/srl-resources/
The National Self-Represented Litigants Project East website provides low-cost and free legal resources in various areas of law across Nova Scotia.
https://novascotia.ca/sexualassaultlegaladvice/
Information on a Sexual Assault legal advice program available in Nova Scotia, which provides survivors with the option to access two hours free legal advice.
A link to Dalhousie’s Social Work Community Clinic, which offers Nova Scotians the opportunity to seek social, psychological and occupational supports. If you feel you may benefit from services offered by the Social Work Clinic you may self-refer, or ask our office to make a referral on your behalf.
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/dlas.html
A link to Dalhousie Legal Aid, where individuals may seek out legal advice on various issues such as tenants rights and income assistance law assistance.
EMPLOYMENT RELATED RESOURCES
humanrights.novascotia.ca
Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission Information.
novascotia.ca/lae/employmentrights
Nova Scotia Labour Employee and Employer Rights Information.legalinfo.org/i-have-a-legal-question/employment-law/#sexual-harassment-in-the-workplace-free-legal-advice-in-nova-scotia-2
Referral website for up to four hours free legal advice from a Nova Scotia trauma-informed lawyer in relation to sexual workplace harassment.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/psychosocial/bullying.html
Resources on Workplace Bullying.ccohs.ca/topics/programs/programs/violence/#ctgt_wb-auto-7
Resources on identifying and addressing Workplace Violence.wcb.ns.ca/Portals/wcb/Publications/Resources_for_Sm_Med_Bus_May_2014.pdf?ver=2014-12-15-153000-000
Resources on Nova Scotia small to medium business workplace safety requirements.https://www.legalinfo.org/i-have-a-legal-question/workplace-sexual-harassment/#employer-resources-2
Resources for Nova Scotia employers on creating safe workplaces, including free bystander intervention training.
https://novascotia.ca/lae/employmentrights/leaves.asp
Information on Paid Domestic Violence leave for Nova Scotia employees experiencing Family Violence.