The Rules of the Game!

True or False In Someone Else’s Shoes Find the Problem For or Against Word Scramble Game Menu A A B B C C D D A A B B C C D D A A B B C C D D A A B B C C D D A A B B C C D D

Examples The Rules of the Game! Return to Game Menu Return to Game Menu

Word Scramble aeemplx Clue #1: Something used to illustrate a statement. Explanations (next slide) Explanations (next slide)

Example Answer and Rules 10-point questionfour clues 20-point questionthree clues 30-point questiontwo clues 40-point questionone clue The number of points and number of clues depend on the question. The more points, the fewer the clues. Return to Game Menu Return to Game Menu

For or Against It’s important to know the rules of a game before playing. Explanations (next slide) Explanations (next slide)

The workshop leader decides whether your team is for or against. Your team chooses a spokesperson. Your team has 45 seconds to discuss arguments to support its position. Your spokesperson presents your team’s best arguments. Teams earn points based on the strength of their arguments. HOW TO PLAY Return to Game Menu Return to Game Menu

Find the Problem What’s illegal in this picture? Explanations (next slide) Explanations (next slide)

Answer It’s illegal to let your dog drive your scooter. Return to Game Menu Return to Game Menu

In Someone Else’s Shoes Jasmine is in Secondary 3. A volunteer is visiting her class today to give a workshop prepared by Éducaloi. She is wondering whether she should participate. If you were Jasmine, what would you do? Explanations (next slide) Explanations (next slide)

Teams have 30 seconds to discuss the answer and name a spokesperson. The workshop leader evaluates the team’s answer. More than one answer can earn points. But some answers won’t earn points. Examples of wrong answers: -Jasmine should take advantage of the situation to get some sleep. -Jasmine should skip class and enjoy the day. How to Play Return to Game Menu Return to Game Menu

1.This is an example of a True or False statement. True or False Explanations (next slide) Explanations (next slide) True

How to Play Teams have 20 seconds to discuss each statement. Say whether the statement is true or false. Correct answers are worth 10 points. Each slide has one to four statements. Return to Game Menu Return to Game Menu

... Play ! The Rules of the Game! Return to Game Menu Return to Game Menu

Word Scramble – 40 Points Commission eds ositdr ed al eeonnoprs et des droits de la jeunesse Government body that protects people against unfair treatment based on their race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, etc. Explanations (next slide) Explanations (next slide) Clue #1:

Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse Explanations Helps victims of discrimination or harassment education and information investigation and mediation representation by a lawyer (if necessary) Discrimination: Unfair treatment based on a person’s race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, etc. Return to Game Menu Return to Game Menu

Office de la protection ud morsconaetmu A government body that protects people who buy goods or services from a merchant Shopping Word Scramble – 30 Points Explanations (next slide) Explanations (next slide) Clue #1: Clue #2:

Consumer: a person who obtains goods or services from a merchant for personal use. Helps consumers make informed choices Informs consumers: -their rights -their responsibilities -what to do if they have a problem with a merchant Explanations Office de la protection du consommateur (OPC) Return to Game Menu Return to Game Menu

Apartment lease Government body that gives information to tenants and landlords A court that specializes in rental housing Word Scramble – 20 Points Régie ud tgonelme Explanations (next slide) Explanations (next slide) Clue #1: Clue #2: Clue #3:

Explanations Régie du logement Informs landlords and tenants of their rights and responsibilities Decides cases involving rental housing Helps landlords and tenants agree on a solution (“conciliation”) Return to Game Menu Return to Game Menu

Commission des onesrm ud arvatil Job Minimum wage, legal holidays, vacation Promotes fairness in the workplace Intervenes when employees have problems with their bosses Word Scramble – 10 Points Explanations (next slide) Explanations (next slide) Clue #1: Clue #2: Clue #3: Clue #4:

Commission des normes du travail Explanations: Gives employers and employees information Ensures they respect the law on labour standards Helps employees file complaints or reach agreements with their employers when the employers don’t follow the law Return to Game Menu Return to Game Menu The law sets minimum working conditions that employers must offer (minimum wage, breaks, etc.).

For or Against – 10 Points We should be allowed to tell police officers to leave if they don’t respect our rights. Explanations (next slide) Explanations (next slide)

Not showing respect for a police officer is a crime in some cases. Police officers must also follow rules. If they don’t, they can be punished or charged with a crime. What the Law Says Return to Game Menu Return to Game Menu

A landlord should be allowed to ask for three months’ rent in advance when a tenant signs a lease. For or Against – 20 Points Explanations (next slide) Explanations (next slide)

What the Law Says Landlords can only ask for the first month’s rent when the lease is signed. A lease is a contract and you must take it seriously. Your lease must respect the law. Just because something is written in the lease doesn’t mean it’s legal. Return to Game Menu Return to Game Menu

I should have the right to hit someone who insults me or a member of my family. After all, that person asked for it! For or Against – 30 Points Explanations (next slide) Explanations (next slide)

Using force against people against their will is a crime (assault). Arguing that you were provoked by the person is not a valid defence in this case. What the Law Says Return to Game Menu Return to Game Menu

A police officer who stops my car should have the right to search me to make sure I haven’t committed a crime. For or Against - 40 Points Explanations (next slide) Explanations (next slide)

General Rule: Everyone has a right to privacy. Police officers can’t search people based only on suspicion. In some situations, police officers are allowed to search a person. Example: When police officers have good reason to arrest the person What the Law Says Return to Game Menu Return to Game Menu

Find the Problem – 10 Points Parts of an employment contract: 1. Employees must wear the company uniform. They must pay for their own uniforms. 2. Employees are allowed a 30- minute meal break after working five consecutive hours. 3.Employees are not allowed to take coffee breaks. Explanations (next slide) Explanations (next slide)

Your employment contract must respect the law. Just because something is written in your contract doesn’t mean it’s legal. The employer must supply work uniforms at no cost to employees. Employers are allowed to make their employees wear a uniform. A work uniform is clothing that clearly identifies a company and is worn by all employees. What the Law Says Return to Game Menu Return to Game Menu

Find the Problem – 20 Points Explanations (next slide) Explanations (next slide)

People who had too much to drink or took drugs can be accused of impaired driving if they are in a position to start the car. This can happen even if they are asleep on the back seat, don’t have the keys in their pocket, or don’t plan on starting the car. What the Law Says Each case is different, but it’s better not to take any chances. Stay far away from your car. Return to Game Menu Return to Game Menu

Find the Problem - 30 Points Valid in all mall stores From: ___________________ Expires on: January 1, 2018 Activation fee: $3.00 Explanations (next slide) Explanations (next slide)

Offert à : _________________________ De la part de : ___________________ Expire le : 1 er janvier 2016 General Rule: Prepaid cards, such as gift cards, can’t have an expiry date. Exceptions: -cell phone cards -cards that give unlimited access to a service (bus pass, gym pass) What the Law Says Return to Game Menu Return to Game Menu

Find the Problem – 40 Points Girl: age 12 Guy: age Girl: age 16 Guy: age Girl: age 16 Guy: age Girl: age 19 Guy: age 15 Explanations (next slide) Explanations (next slide)

Age of Younger Person Age of Older Person 12 years14 or less 13 years15 or less 14 years19 or less 15 years20 or less IMPORTANT! Under 18, consent to these activities is never legal if there is inequality in the relationship. Age to Consent to Sexual Activities What the Law Says Return to Game Menu Return to Game Menu

In Someone Else’s Shoes 30 points Étienne got into trouble with the law in the past. He was found guilty of assault at trial. When crossing the US border on vacation with friends, the US customs officer asks him if he has ever been arrested. If you were Étienne, what would you say? Explanations (next slide) Explanations (next slide)

A customs officer is allowed to ask people about their criminal histories before letting them enter the country. NEVER LIE TO A CUSTOMS OFFICER. Travelling to another country is not a right, it’s a privilege! A customs officer can refuse entry to someone with a criminal past. If you have concerns about your criminal record, talk to the lawyer who represented you. What the Law Says Return to Game Menu Return to Game Menu

During a job interview Medhi was asked “What is your religion? Are you Muslim?” Medhi didn’t know why the interviewer was asking these questions. But he really wanted the job, so he answered them. In Someone Else’s Shoes 20 points If you were Medhi, what would you have done? Explanations (next slide) Explanations (next slide)

Discrimination is not allowed during the hiring process. Questions about your religion, disability, intention to have children, age, political opinions, or sexual orientation are NOT ALLOWED unless the question is important for doing the job. What the Law Says Return to Game Menu Return to Game Menu

After a criminal trial, the judge ordered Juliette not to have contact with her ex- boyfriend. Her ex-boyfriend is always trying to contact and approach her. In Someone Else’s Shoes 10 points If you were Juliette, what would you do? Explanations (next slide) Explanations (next slide)

If you don’t follow the conditions ordered by a judge, you’re committing a crime. It’s called “violating” a condition. What the Law Says Return to Game Menu Return to Game Menu

Marianne works in a coffee shop. Yesterday, she broke a cup when cleaning the tables. Her boss said he would deduct $2.00 from her next paycheque. If you were Marianne, what would you do? Food for thought: What if she had broken a piece of equipment worth $50? In Someone Else’s Shoes 40 points Explanations (next slide) Explanations (next slide)

Employees don’t usually have to pay for cups they break at work. The same rule applies to mistakes at the cash register. These things are called “operating costs” or “current expenses” and are a normal part of doing business. What the Law Says Important! Employees who make mistakes too often or who are careless at work might have to pay back their employer. Return to Game Menu Return to Game Menu

1. The criminal records of teens are erased automatically when they turn 18. True or False - 10 Points false Criminal Records Return to Game Menu Return to Game Menu

At Work 1. My boss has to pay me overtime if I work more than 35 hours a week. 2. My boss asked me to work three extra hours after my usual shift. I’m allowed to refuse. 3. My boss must increase my salary each year. 4. My boss has to pay me for at least two hours if she asked me to come into work. false True or False - 40 Points Return to Game Menu Return to Game Menu false

Logement Housing 1. Once I have my own place, I’ll be allowed to play music with my band until 11 p.m. 2. My landlord is allowed to increase my rent each year. false true 3. If I refuse my landlord’s rent increase, it’s up to me to go to the Régie du logement (rental board). false True or False - 30 Points Return to Game Menu Return to Game Menu

True or False - 20 Poi nts 1. I have to pay the amount shown on the cash register even if it’s higher than the price shown on the store shelves. 2. My fridge stopped working two years after I bought it. I didn’t take the extended warranty. This means the store doesn’t have to help me. false At the Store Return to Game Menu Return to Game Menu

RESOURCES Régie du logement: Office de la protection du consommateur: Commission des normes du travail: Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse: Commission des services juridiques (legal aid): Votre boussole juridique (legal services search tool): Centres de justice de proximité (local legal information centres): justicedeproximite.qc.ca I’ll talk to my lawyer on Wednesday! ( ) And of course... educaloi.qc.ca

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