The CBABC Work Life Balance Committee gathers information related to work life balance and well being of relevance to lawyers and law firms, and makes such information available online to CBABC members. We welcome your feedback. If you would like to submit information or participate in the working group, contact the committee at worklifebalance@bccba.org. Please consult the links to learn more.

Read about the Work Life Balance Committee and their work on behalf of CBA members.

Best Business Practices
More than ever, law firms are looking for best practices and solutions that enable them to recruit and retain the best and brightest legal professionals. A more competitive labour market and the changing expectations of employees are motivating employers to take the issue of work life balance seriously. Read what other firms, consultants and lawyers have to say on how paying attention to work life balance issues can benefit firms in the area of recruitment and retention.

• Flexible Work Practices Within the Profession
• Recruitment & Retention
• Work Life Balance

Child Care in British Columbia
Choosing the right child care arrangement is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child. We have done some of the basic research for you, on the various child care options and resources that are available.

• Child Care Resource & Referral Programs
• Licensed Child Care Options
• Nanny Services
• Interlock Talk

Elder/Seniors Care
Managing the care of your elderly loved ones can be overwhelming, stressful and time consuming. Your family member may need home care, an adult day program, assisted living, or independent senior housing. This section has been created to help you find the information you need to make informed decisions.

• Resources for Caregivers of Aging Parents
• Interlock Talk

Health & Performance
Lawyers are notorious for working long hours and making sacrifices for the sake of the practice. This section contains advice and tips to help you enjoy a healthier lifestyle while improving productivity at work.

• Health & Efficiency
• Work Life Balance

Lawyer as a Parent
Whether your firm wants to develop or revise its maternity and parental leave policies, or as a lawyer you want to negotiate the best arrangement for your needs, this section provides articles and information that will be of interest to you. For those of you who may be considering adoption, there is an article written by a lawyer who has gone through the processes involved in successfully adopting children.

• Accommodating the Lawyer/Parent is Good Business
• Adopting a Child
• How to Get Maternity/Parental Leave that Works for You & Your Employer

Resources & Links

• Government of British Columbia
• Government of Canada
• Government of Saskatchewan
• Associations
• BC Council for Families
• Consultants
• Customized & Flexible Work Arrangements
• Elder/Senior Care
• BC Health Authorities
• Provincial & Territorial Health Authorities
• Member Assistance Programs
• Resources for Caregivers of Aging Parents
• Interlock Talk

CBA PracticeLink
Access CBA's award-winning online collection of articles, tools, and tips to help cope with the day-to-day issues of running a law practice. Topics include billing, marketing, client care and technology, all in the context of helping lawyers strike a balance between work and home life.