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== A. What LSLAP Can Do == | == A. What LSLAP Can Do == | ||
The following is a summary of what LSLAP students can help with: | The following is a summary of what LSLAP students can help with: | ||
*Assist a client with an initial application; | * Assist a client with an initial application; | ||
*Assist a client with an application for training benefits or write-off of debt; | * Assist a client with an application for training benefits or write-off of debt; | ||
*Assist a client with an application for | * Assist a client with an application for reconsideration; | ||
*Appeal any unfavourable decision by the Commission | * Appeal any unfavourable decision by the Commission; | ||
* | * Write a Notice of Appeal; | ||
* | * Prepare for an appeal to the General Division; | ||
* | * Appear at a hearing before the General Division; | ||
*Assist a client with an appeal to the Minister of National Revenue; | * Assist a client with an appeal to the Minister of National Revenue; | ||
*Appeal unfavourable decisions by the General Division to the Appeal Division; and | * Appeal unfavourable decisions by the General Division to the Appeal Division; and | ||
*Help clients cut off from EI benefits write a letter of complaint to their MP. | * Help clients cut off from EI benefits write a letter of complaint to their MP. | ||
== B. What LSLAP Cannot Do == | == B. What LSLAP Cannot Do == | ||
LSLAP cannot represent clients seeking judicial review of decisions made by the Appeal Division, because these are argued in the Federal Court of Appeal (and then, in the event of a further appeal, the Supreme Court of Canada). | LSLAP cannot represent clients seeking judicial review of decisions made by the Appeal Division, because these are argued in the Federal Court of Appeal (and then, in the event of a further appeal, the Supreme Court of Canada). LSLAP students cannot appear before these courts. Clients can be referred to the Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS), as qualified legal counsel will be required. | ||
== C. Authorization for Representatives == | == C. Authorization for Representatives == | ||
If a student plans to act for a claimant, or obtain information from the Commission on their behalf, the student should have the claimant sign an authorization form: | If a student plans to act for a claimant, or obtain information from the Commission on their behalf, the student should have the claimant sign an authorization form: | ||
EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE COMMISSION: | EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE COMMISSION: | ||
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DATE: | DATE: | ||
In addition, the claimant should complete a Personal Information Request Form (available from LSLAP’s office) to obtain all documents, memos, notes, e-mail messages, and other records pertaining to the EI claim. | In addition, the claimant should complete a Personal Information Request Form (available from LSLAP’s office) to obtain all documents, memos, notes, e-mail messages, and other records pertaining to the EI claim. An electronic copy of the form is also available [https://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/tbsf-fsct/350-58-eng.asp online]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:21, 29 August 2023
| This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by the Law Students' Legal Advice Program on August 1, 2023. |
A. What LSLAP Can Do
The following is a summary of what LSLAP students can help with:
- Assist a client with an initial application;
- Assist a client with an application for training benefits or write-off of debt;
- Assist a client with an application for reconsideration;
- Appeal any unfavourable decision by the Commission;
- Write a Notice of Appeal;
- Prepare for an appeal to the General Division;
- Appear at a hearing before the General Division;
- Assist a client with an appeal to the Minister of National Revenue;
- Appeal unfavourable decisions by the General Division to the Appeal Division; and
- Help clients cut off from EI benefits write a letter of complaint to their MP.
B. What LSLAP Cannot Do
LSLAP cannot represent clients seeking judicial review of decisions made by the Appeal Division, because these are argued in the Federal Court of Appeal (and then, in the event of a further appeal, the Supreme Court of Canada). LSLAP students cannot appear before these courts. Clients can be referred to the Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS), as qualified legal counsel will be required.
C. Authorization for Representatives
If a student plans to act for a claimant, or obtain information from the Commission on their behalf, the student should have the claimant sign an authorization form:
EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE COMMISSION:
I, __________________________, SIN# ____ ____ ____, hereby authorize you to release any and all information required by ___________________________, or the (University of British Columbia) Law Students' Legal Advice Program, which they may request of you.
DATE:
In addition, the claimant should complete a Personal Information Request Form (available from LSLAP’s office) to obtain all documents, memos, notes, e-mail messages, and other records pertaining to the EI claim. An electronic copy of the form is also available online.
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