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The [[Law Students' Legal Advice Program]]'s (LSLAP) Annual Manual provides quick answers to many legal issues. It is made up of 22 chapters which amount to over 1,000 pages of printed materials. Originally designed as an educational resource for LSLAP students, it is now used by hundreds of organizations across British Columbia. Clicklaw Wikibooks and LSLAP have joined efforts to bring the Manual to the Clicklaw Wikibooks platform.
The [[Law Students' Legal Advice Program]]'s (LSLAP) Annual Manual provides quick answers to many legal issues. It is made up of 23 chapters which amount to over 1,000 pages of printed materials. Originally designed as an educational resource for LSLAP students, it is now used by hundreds of organizations across British Columbia. Clicklaw Wikibooks and LSLAP have joined efforts to bring the Manual to the Clicklaw Wikibooks platform.


'''This Manual is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or an opinion on any issue. Nothing herein creates a solicitor-client relationship.''' All information in this Manual is of a general and summary nature that is subject to exceptions, different interpretations of the law by courts, and changes to the law from time to time. LSLAP and all persons involved in writing and editing this Manual provide no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy of, and disclaim all liability and responsibility for, the contents of this Manual. '''Persons reading this Manual should always seek independent legal advice particular to their circumstances.'''
'''This Manual is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or an opinion on any issue. Nothing herein creates a solicitor-client relationship.''' All information in this Manual is of a general and summary nature that is subject to exceptions, different interpretations of the law by courts, and changes to the law from time to time. LSLAP and all persons involved in writing and editing this Manual provide no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy of, and disclaim all liability and responsibility for, the contents of this Manual. '''Persons reading this Manual should always seek independent legal advice particular to their circumstances.'''
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** [[Introduction to Family Law (3:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Family Law (3:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Marriage (3:III)|III. Marriage]]{{·}}[[Divorce (3:IV)|IV. Divorce]]{{·}}[[Uncontested Divorce (3:V)|V. Uncontested Divorce]]{{·}}[[Simple Divorce Procedure: Step by Step (3:VI)|VI. Simple Divorce Procedure]]{{·}}[[Alternatives to Divorce (3:VII)|VII. Alternatives to Divorce]]{{·}}[[Family Violence (3:VIII)|VIII. Family Violence]]{{·}}[[Assets of Couples (3:IX)|IX. Assets]]{{·}}[[Spousal and Child Support (3:X)|X. Spousal and Child Support]]{{·}}[[Parenting Orders, Guardianship, and Contact (3:XI)|XI. Parenting Orders/Guardianship/Contact]]{{·}}[[Children and the Law (3:XII)|XII. Children and the Law]]{{·}}[[Adoption (3:XIII)|XIII. Adoption]]{{·}}[[Name Changes (3:XIV)|XIV. Name Changes]]{{·}}[[Court Procedures in Family Law (3:XV)|XV. Court Procedures]]{{·}}[[Family Law Glossary (3:App A)|Appendix A: Glossary]]
** [[Introduction to Family Law (3:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Family Law (3:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Marriage (3:III)|III. Marriage]]{{·}}[[Divorce (3:IV)|IV. Divorce]]{{·}}[[Uncontested Divorce (3:V)|V. Uncontested Divorce]]{{·}}[[Simple Divorce Procedure: Step by Step (3:VI)|VI. Simple Divorce Procedure]]{{·}}[[Alternatives to Divorce (3:VII)|VII. Alternatives to Divorce]]{{·}}[[Family Violence (3:VIII)|VIII. Family Violence]]{{·}}[[Assets of Couples (3:IX)|IX. Assets]]{{·}}[[Spousal and Child Support (3:X)|X. Spousal and Child Support]]{{·}}[[Parenting Orders, Guardianship, and Contact (3:XI)|XI. Parenting Orders/Guardianship/Contact]]{{·}}[[Children and the Law (3:XII)|XII. Children and the Law]]{{·}}[[Adoption (3:XIII)|XIII. Adoption]]{{·}}[[Name Changes (3:XIV)|XIV. Name Changes]]{{·}}[[Court Procedures in Family Law (3:XV)|XV. Court Procedures]]{{·}}[[Family Law Glossary (3:App A)|Appendix A: Glossary]]
*'''Chapter Four - Victims'''
*'''Chapter Four - Victims'''
** [[Introduction to Law for Victims of Crime (4:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation for Victims of Crime (4:II)|II. Governing Legislation]]{{·}}[[Crime Victim Assistance Program (4:III)|III. Crime Victim Assistance Program]]{{·}}[[Avenues to Address Crime for Victims (4:IV)|IV. Avenues to Address Crime]]{{·}}[[Victims of Sexual Assault (4:V)|V. Victims of Sexual Assault]]{{·}}[[Victims of Violence in Relationships (4:VI)|VI. Victims of Violence in Relationships]]{{·}}[[Abuse and Neglect of Seniors and Others with Disabilities (4:VII)|VII. Seniors and Others with Disabilities]]{{·}}[[Victims of Human Trafficking (4:VIII)|VIII. Victims of Human Trafficking]]{{·}}[[Missing Persons and Abductions (4:IX)|IX. Missing Persons and Abductions]]{{·}}[[Trauma Informed Lawyers and Restorative Justice (4:X)|X. TIP and Restorative Justice]]{{·}}[[Resources for Indigenous Victims (4:XI)|XI. Resources for Indigenous Victims]]{{·}}[[Referrals and Follow-up regarding Victims of Crime (4:XII)|XII. Referrals and Follow-up]]
** [[Introduction to Law for Victims of Crime (4:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation for Victims of Crime (4:II)|II. Governing Legislation]]{{·}}[[Crime Victim Assistance Program (4:III)|III. Crime Victim Assistance Program]]{{·}}[[Avenues to Address Crime for Victims (4:IV)|IV. Avenues to Address Crime]]{{·}}[[Victims of Sexual Assault (4:V)|V. Victims of Sexual Assault]]{{·}}[[Victims of Relationship Violence (4:VI)|VI. Victims of Relationship Violence]]{{·}}[[Abuse and Neglect of Seniors or Those with Disabilities (4:VII)|VII. Seniors or Those with Disabilities]]{{·}}[[Victims of Human Trafficking (4:VIII)|VIII. Victims of Human Trafficking]]{{·}}[[Missing Persons and Abductions (4:IX)|IX. Missing Persons and Abductions]]{{·}}[[Trauma Informed Lawyers and Restorative Justice (4:X)|X. TIP and Restorative Justice]]{{·}}[[Resources for Indigenous Victims (4:XI)|XI. Resources for Indigenous Victims]]{{·}}[[Referrals and Follow-up regarding Victims of Crime (4:XII)|XII. Referrals and Follow-up]]
*'''Chapter Five - Public Complaints Procedures'''
*'''Chapter Five - Public Complaints'''
** [[Introduction to Public Complaints Procedures (5:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Public Complaints (5:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Review of Administrative Decisions for Public Complaints (5:III)|III. Review of Administrative Decisions]]{{·}}[[Privacy or Access to Information for Public Complaints (5:IV)|IV. Privacy or Access to Information]]{{·}}[[Complaints Concerning Police Conduct (5:V)|V. Complaints against the Police]]{{·}}[[Complaints against Security Guards (5:VI)|VI. Complaints against Security Guards]]{{·}}[[The Right to Vote (5:VII)|VII. The Right to Vote]]{{·}}[[Complaints and Appeals regarding the University of British Columbia (5:VIII)|VIII. Complaints regarding UBC]]{{·}}[[Complaints and Appeals regarding Simon Fraser University (5:IX)|IX. Complaints regarding SFU]]{{·}}[[Complaints Regarding Other Colleges and Universities (5:X)|X. Complaints Regarding Other Colleges and Universities]]{{·}}[[Complaints against Doctors (5:XI)|XI. Complaints against Doctors]]{{·}}[[Complaints against Lawyers (5:XII)|XII. Complaints against Lawyers]]{{·}}[[Public Complaints Glossary (5:App A)|Appendix A: Glossary]]{{·}}[[Sample Notice Letter to Sue the City or Police (5:App B)|Appendix B: Sample Notice Letter]]
** [[Introduction to Public Complaints (5:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Public Complaints (5:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Review of Administrative Decisions for Public Complaints (5:III)|III. Review of Administrative Decisions]]{{·}}[[Privacy or Access to Information for Public Complaints (5:IV)|IV. Privacy or Access to Information]]{{·}}[[Complaints Concerning Police Conduct (5:V)|V. Complaints against the Police]]{{·}}[[Complaints against Security Guards (5:VI)|VI. Complaints against Security Guards]]{{·}}[[The Right to Vote (5:VII)|VII. The Right to Vote]]{{·}}[[Complaints and Appeals regarding the University of British Columbia (5:VIII)|VIII. Complaints regarding UBC]]{{·}}[[Complaints and Appeals regarding Simon Fraser University (5:IX)|IX. Complaints regarding SFU]]{{·}}[[Complaints Regarding Other Colleges and Universities (5:X)|X. Complaints Regarding Other Colleges and Universities]]{{·}}[[Complaints against Doctors (5:XI)|XI. Complaints against Doctors]]{{·}}[[Complaints against Lawyers (5:XII)|XII. Complaints against Lawyers]]{{·}}[[Public Complaints Glossary (5:App A)|Appendix A: Glossary]]{{·}}[[Sample Notice Letter to Sue the City or Police (5:App B)|Appendix B: Sample Notice Letter]]
*'''Chapter Six - Human Rights'''
*'''Chapter Six - Human Rights'''
** {{·}}[[Introduction to Human Rights (6:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Human Rights (6:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[BC Human Rights Code (6:III)|III. BC Human Rights Code]]{{·}}[[Canadian Human Rights Act (6:IV)|IV. Canadian Human Rights Act]]{{·}}[[BC Civil Rights Protection Act (6:V)|V. BC Civil Rights Protection Act]]{{·}}[[Rights of the Child (6:VI)|VI. Rights of the Child]]{{·}}[[LSLAP's Role in Human Rights Proceedings (6:VII)|VII. LSLAP's Role]]{{·}}[[Alternative Processes for Indigenous Complainants in Human Rights Proceedings (6:VIII)|VIII. Indigenous Complainants]]{{·}}[[Online Mediations and Hearings for Human Rights Complaints (6:IX)|IX. Online Mediations & Hearings]]
** {{·}}[[Introduction to Human Rights (6:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Human Rights (6:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[BC Human Rights Code (6:III)|III. BC Human Rights Code]]{{·}}[[Canadian Human Rights Act (6:IV)|IV. Canadian Human Rights Act]]{{·}}[[BC Civil Rights Protection Act (6:V)|V. BC Civil Rights Protection Act]]{{·}}[[Rights of the Child (6:VI)|VI. Rights of the Child]]{{·}}[[LSLAP's Role in Human Rights Proceedings (6:VII)|VII. LSLAP's Role]]{{·}}[[Alternative Processes for Indigenous Complainants in Human Rights Proceedings (6:VIII)|VIII. Indigenous Complainants]]{{·}}[[Online Mediations and Hearings for Human Rights Complaints (6:IX)|IX. Online Mediations & Hearings]]
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** [[Introduction to Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making (15:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation for Adult Guardianship (15:II)|II. Governing Legislation]]{{·}}[[Mental Capacity for Adult Guardianship (15:III)|III. Mental Capacity]]{{·}}[[Substitute Decision Making for Adult Guardianship (15:IV)|IV. Substitute Decision Making]]{{·}}[[Adult Guardianship (15:V)|V. Adult Guardianship]]{{·}}[[Adult Abuse and Neglect (15:VI)|VI. Adult Abuse]]{{·}}[[Sources and Resources for Adult Guardianship (15:VII)|VII. Sources and Resources]]{{·}}[[Enduring Power of Attorney (15:App A)|Appendix A: EPOA]]{{·}}[[BC Public Guardian and Trustee Decision Tree on Adult Abuse and Neglect (15:App B)|Appendix B: Decision Tree on Adult Abuse and Neglect]]
** [[Introduction to Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making (15:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation for Adult Guardianship (15:II)|II. Governing Legislation]]{{·}}[[Mental Capacity for Adult Guardianship (15:III)|III. Mental Capacity]]{{·}}[[Substitute Decision Making for Adult Guardianship (15:IV)|IV. Substitute Decision Making]]{{·}}[[Adult Guardianship (15:V)|V. Adult Guardianship]]{{·}}[[Adult Abuse and Neglect (15:VI)|VI. Adult Abuse]]{{·}}[[Sources and Resources for Adult Guardianship (15:VII)|VII. Sources and Resources]]{{·}}[[Enduring Power of Attorney (15:App A)|Appendix A: EPOA]]{{·}}[[BC Public Guardian and Trustee Decision Tree on Adult Abuse and Neglect (15:App B)|Appendix B: Decision Tree on Adult Abuse and Neglect]]
*'''Chapter Sixteen – Wills and Estate Administration'''
*'''Chapter Sixteen – Wills and Estate Administration'''
** [[Introduction to Wills and Estate Administration (16:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Wills and Estate (16:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Making and Executing a Will (16:III)|III. Making and Executing]]{{·}}[[Mistakes and Alterations in a Will (16:IV)|IV. Mistakes and Alterations]]{{·}}[[Revocation of a Will (16:V)|V. Revocation]]{{·}}[[Wills Variation Claims (16:VI)|VI. Wills Variation Claims]]{{·}}[[Intestacy (16:VII)|VII. Intestacy]]{{·}}[[Property in Wills and Estate (16:VIII)|VIII. Property]]{{·}} [[First Nations and Wills (16:IX)|IX. First Nations and Wills]]{{·}} [[Health Care Decisions and Wills (16:X)|X. Health Care Decisions]]{{·}}[[Duties of a Personal Representative (16:XI)|XI. Duties of a Personal Representative]]{{·}}[[Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA (16:XII)|XII. Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA]]{{·}}[[LSLAP File Administration Policy for Wills and Estate (16:XIII)|XIII. LSLAP File Administration Policy]]{{·}}[[Will Instructions Questionnaire (16:App A)|Appendix A: Will Instructions Questionnaire]]{{·}}[[Will Drafting and Execution Checklist (16:App B)|Appendix B: Will Drafting and Execution Checklist]]{{·}}[[Wills Glossary (16:App C)|Appendix C: Glossary]]
** [[Introduction to Wills and Estate Administration (16:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Wills and Estate (16:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Making and Executing a Will (16:III)|III. Making and Executing]]{{·}}[[Mistakes and Alterations in a Will (16:IV)|IV. Mistakes and Alterations]]{{·}}[[Court's Power to Cure Deficiencies and Rectify Wills (16:V)|V. Court's Power]]{{·}}[[Revocation of a Will (16:VI)|VI. Revocation]]{{·}}[[Wills Variation Claims (16:VII)|VII. Wills Variation Claims]]{{·}}[[Intestacy (16:VIII)|VIII. Intestacy]]{{·}}[[Property in Wills and Estate (16:IX)|IX. Property]]{{·}} [[First Nations and Wills (16:X)|X. First Nations and Wills]]{{·}} [[Estate Administration (16:XI)|XI. Estate Administration]]{{·}}[[Duties of a Personal Representative (16:XII)|XII. Duties of a Personal Representative]]{{·}}[[Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA (16:XIII)|XIII. Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA]]{{·}}[[LSLAP File Administration Policy for Wills and Estate (16:XIV)|XIV. LSLAP File Administration Policy]]{{·}}[[Will Instructions Questionnaire (16:App A)|Appendix A: Will Instructions Questionnaire]]{{·}}[[Will Drafting and Execution Checklist (16:App B)|Appendix B: Will Drafting and Execution Checklist]]{{·}}[[Wills Glossary (16:App C)|Appendix C: Glossary]]
*'''Chapter Seventeen – Citizenship'''
*'''Chapter Seventeen – Citizenship'''
** [[Introduction to Citizenship (17:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources on Citizenship (17:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Who is a Canadian Citizen? (17:III)|III. Who is a Canadian Citizen?]]{{·}}[[Advantages and Responsibilities of Being a Citizen (17:IV)|IV. Advantages & Responsibilities]]{{·}}[[Citizenship Grants: How to Become a Canadian Citizen (17:V)|V. Citizenship Grants]]{{·}}[[How to Apply for a Citizenship Grant (17:VI)|VI. Applying for Citizenship Grant]]{{·}}[[Loss and Renunciation of Citizenship (17:VII)|VII. Loss and Renunciation]]{{·}}[[Proof of Citizenship (17:VIII)|VIII. Proof]]{{·}}[[Search of Citizenship Record (17:IX)|IX. Search of Citizenship Record]]{{·}}[[Referrals for Citizenship (17:X)|X. Referrals]]
** [[Introduction to Citizenship (17:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources on Citizenship (17:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Who is a Canadian Citizen? (17:III)|III. Who is a Canadian Citizen?]]{{·}}[[Advantages and Responsibilities of Being a Citizen (17:IV)|IV. Advantages & Responsibilities]]{{·}}[[Citizenship Grants: How to Become a Canadian Citizen (17:V)|V. Citizenship Grants]]{{·}}[[How to Apply for a Citizenship Grant (17:VI)|VI. Applying for Citizenship Grant]]{{·}}[[Loss and Renunciation of Citizenship (17:VII)|VII. Loss and Renunciation]]{{·}}[[Proof of Citizenship (17:VIII)|VIII. Proof]]{{·}}[[Search of Citizenship Record (17:IX)|IX. Search of Citizenship Record]]{{·}}[[Referrals for Citizenship (17:X)|X. Referrals]]
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*'''Chapter Twenty One – Welfare Law'''
*'''Chapter Twenty One – Welfare Law'''
** [[Introduction to Welfare (21:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Welfare (21:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Welfare Eligibility (21:III)|III. Eligibility]]{{·}}[[Special Situations and Welfare (21:IV)|IV. Special Situations]]{{·}}[[Factors That May Affect Welfare Eligibility (21:V)|V. Eligibility Factors]]{{·}}[[Hardship Assistance and Welfare (21:VI)|VI. Hardship Assistance]]{{·}}[[Welfare Overpayments and Fraud (21:VII)|VII. Overpayments and Fraud]]{{·}}[[Welfare Rates and Payment Issues (21:VIII)|VIII. Rates and Payment Issues]]{{·}}[[Additional Allowances and Welfare Benefits (21:IX)|IX. Additional Benefits]]{{·}}[[Welfare and Health Supplements (21:X)|X. Health Supplements]]{{·}}[[Welfare Appeals (21:XI)|XI. Appeals]]
** [[Introduction to Welfare (21:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Welfare (21:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Welfare Eligibility (21:III)|III. Eligibility]]{{·}}[[Special Situations and Welfare (21:IV)|IV. Special Situations]]{{·}}[[Factors That May Affect Welfare Eligibility (21:V)|V. Eligibility Factors]]{{·}}[[Hardship Assistance and Welfare (21:VI)|VI. Hardship Assistance]]{{·}}[[Welfare Overpayments and Fraud (21:VII)|VII. Overpayments and Fraud]]{{·}}[[Welfare Rates and Payment Issues (21:VIII)|VIII. Rates and Payment Issues]]{{·}}[[Additional Allowances and Welfare Benefits (21:IX)|IX. Additional Benefits]]{{·}}[[Welfare and Health Supplements (21:X)|X. Health Supplements]]{{·}}[[Welfare Appeals (21:XI)|XI. Appeals]]
*'''Chapter Twenty Two – Referrals'''
*'''Chapter Twenty Two – Strata Law'''
** [[General Legal Help Resources (22:I)|I. General]]{{·}}[[Family Law and Women's Resources (22:II)|II. Family Law & Women]]{{·}}[[Residential Tenancy Resources (22:III)|III. Residential Tenancy]]{{·}}[[Human Rights Resources (22:IV)|IV. Human Rights]]{{·}}[[Wills and Estates Resources (22:V)|V. Wills & Estates]]{{·}}[[Immigration and Refugee Resources (22:VI)|VI. Immigration & Refugee]]{{·}}[[Disability Resources (22:VII)|VII. Disability]]{{·}}[[Employment Resources (22:VIII)|VIII. Employment]]{{·}}[[Debt Resources (22:IX)|IX. Debt]]{{·}}[[Indigenous Resources (22:X)|X. Indigenous]]{{·}}[[Police Complaints Resources (22:XI)|XI. Police Complaints]]{{·}}[[Chinese Language Resources (22:XII)|XII. Chinese Language]]{{·}}[[Other Resources (22:XIII)|XIII. Others]]
** [[Introduction (22:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation (22:II)|II. Governing Legislation]]{{·}}[[The Strata Concept (22:III)|III. Strata Concept]]{{·}}[[The Strata Plan (22:IV)|IV. Strata Plan]]{{·}}[[Common Property and Common Assets (22:V)|V. Common Property and Assets]]{{·}}[[Governance of the Strata Corporation (22:VI)|VI. Governance]]{{·}}[[Strata Management (22:VII)|VII. Management]]{{·}}[[Strata Corporation Finances (22:VIII)|VIII. Finances]]{{·}}[[Collections by Strata Corporations (22:IX)|IX. Collections]]{{·}}[[Strata Corporation Bylaws and Rules (22:X)|X. Bylaws and Rules]]{{·}}[[Rentals and Short-Term Accommodation (22:XI)|XI. Rentals and Accommodations]]{{·}}[[Privacy (22:XII)|XII. Privacy]]{{·}}[[Insurance (22:XIII)|XIII. Insurance]]{{·}}[[Duty to Repair and Maintain (22:XIV)|XIV. Repair and Maintain]]{{·}}[[Strata Dispute Resolution (22:XV)|XV. Dispute Resolution]]{{·}}[[Recourse to the Courts (22:XVI)|XVI. Recourse to the Courts]]
*'''Chapter Twenty Three – Referrals'''
** [[General Legal Help Resources (23:I)|I. General]]{{·}}[[Family Law and Women's Resources (23:II)|II. Family Law & Women]]{{·}}[[Residential Tenancy Resources (23:III)|III. Residential Tenancy]]{{·}}[[Human Rights Resources (23:IV)|IV. Human Rights]]{{·}}[[Wills and Estates Resources (23:V)|V. Wills & Estates]]{{·}}[[Immigration and Refugee Resources (23:VI)|VI. Immigration & Refugee]]{{·}}[[Disability Resources (23:VII)|VII. Disability]]{{·}}[[Employment Resources (23:VIII)|VIII. Employment]]{{·}}[[Debt Resources (23:IX)|IX. Debt]]{{·}}[[Indigenous Resources (23:X)|X. Indigenous]]{{·}}[[Police Complaints Resources (23:XI)|XI. Police Complaints]]{{·}}[[Chinese Language Resources (23:XII)|XII. Chinese Language]]{{·}}[[Other Resources (23:XIII)|XIII. Others]]


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The Law Students' Legal Advice Program's (LSLAP) Annual Manual provides quick answers to many legal issues. It is made up of 23 chapters which amount to over 1,000 pages of printed materials. Originally designed as an educational resource for LSLAP students, it is now used by hundreds of organizations across British Columbia. Clicklaw Wikibooks and LSLAP have joined efforts to bring the Manual to the Clicklaw Wikibooks platform.

This Manual is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or an opinion on any issue. Nothing herein creates a solicitor-client relationship. All information in this Manual is of a general and summary nature that is subject to exceptions, different interpretations of the law by courts, and changes to the law from time to time. LSLAP and all persons involved in writing and editing this Manual provide no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy of, and disclaim all liability and responsibility for, the contents of this Manual. Persons reading this Manual should always seek independent legal advice particular to their circumstances.

Contents

Introduction

Acknowledgements

Chapters

v • d • e
 
Introduction
 
Chapters 1-7
Criminal Law  · Youth Justice  · Family Law  · Victims  · Public Complaints · Human Rights  · Workers Compensation
Chapter One:
Criminal Law
Chapter Two:
Youth Justice
Chapter Three:
Family Law
Chapter Four:
Victims
Chapter Five:
Public Complaints
Chapter Six:
Human Rights
Chapter Seven:
Workers' Compensation
I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation, Policy & Guidelines · III. Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers · IV. LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level · V. Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions · VI. Making a Claim · VII. The Claim Acceptance Process · VIII. Worker Status · IX. Disability and Causation · X. Time Limits and Procedures · XI. Claim Benefits · XII. Appeals · XIII. Health and Safety Regulations in the Workplace · XIV. Assessments of Employers · XV. The WCB Fair Practices Officer · Appendix A: Abbreviations · Appendix B: List of Cases · Appendix C: Referrals · Appendix D: Resources · Appendix E: Claims Process · Appendix F: Checklist for Interviews · Appendix G: Checklist for Appeals · Appendix H: Sample Authorization Form
 
Chapters 8-14
Employment Insurance  · Employment Law  · Creditors and Debtors  · Consumer Protection  · Auto Insurance (ICBC)  · Motor Vehicle Law  · Mental Health Law
Chapter Eight:
Employment Insurance
Chapter Nine:
Employment Law
Chapter Ten:
Creditors' Remedies and Debtors' Assistance
Chapter Eleven:
Consumer Protection
Chapter Twelve:
Auto Insurance (ICBC)
Chapter Thirteen:
Motor Vehicle Law
Chapter Fourteen:
Mental Health Law
 
Chapters 15-23
Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making · Wills and Estates  · Citizenship  · Immigration  · Landlord and Tenant Rights  · Small Claims  · Welfare Law  · Strata Law  · Referrals
Chapter Fifteen:
Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making
Chapter Sixteen:
Wills and Estate Administration
Chapter Seventeen:
Citizenship
Chapter Eighteen:
Immigration Law
Chapter Nineteen:
Landlord and Tenant Law
Chapter Twenty:
Small Claims and the CRT
I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Do You Have a Claim? · IV. Choosing the Proper Forum · V. Starting a Claim · VI. Responding to a Claim · VII. Default Order · VIII. How a Claim Proceeds · IX. Pre-Trial · X. Mediation · XI. Settlement Conferences · XII. Trial/Pre-Trial Conferences · XIII. Trial Preparation · XIV. Trials · XV. Costs and Penalties · XVI. Appeals · XVII. Enforcement of a Judgement · Appendix A: Registries · Appendix B: Demand Letter · Appendix C: Notice of Claim · Appendix D: Reply to Claim · Appendix E: Glossary · Appendix F: Limitation Periods · Appendix G: Causes of Action · Appendix H: Court Fees · Appendix I: Tribunal Fees · Appendix J: Settlement Conference · Appendix K: Payment Hearing · Appendix L: Appeal · Appendix M: LSLAP File Administration Policy
Chapter Twenty One:
Welfare Law
Chapter Twenty Two:
Strata Law
Chapter Twenty Three:
Referrals
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