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** [[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]] | ** [[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]] | ||
*'''Chapter Seven - Workers' Compensation''' | *'''Chapter Seven - Workers' Compensation''' | ||
** [[Introduction to Workers' Compensation (7:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Workers' Compensation (7:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions for Workers' Compensation (7:III)|III. Limitation Periods]]{{·}}[[Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers (7:IV)|IV. Compensation Claims]]{{·}}[[Personal Injuries | ** [[Introduction to Workers' Compensation (7:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Workers' Compensation (7:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions for Workers' Compensation (7:III)|III. Limitation Periods]]{{·}}[[Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers (7:IV)|IV. Compensation Claims]]{{·}}[[Personal Injuries (7:V)|V. Personal Injuries]]{{·}}[[Occupational Diseases for Workers' Compensation (7:VI)|VI. Occupational Diseases]]{{·}}[[Psychological Injuries for Workers' Compensation (7:VII)|VII. Psychological Injuries]]{{·}}[[Hearing Loss for Workers' Compensation (7:VIII)|VIII. Hearing Loss]]{{·}}[[Workers' Compensation Claim Benefits (7:IX)|IX. Claim Benefits]]{{·}}[[Appeals in Worker's Compensation Claims (7:X)|X. Appeals]]{{·}}[[Health and Safety Regulations in the Workplace (7:XI)|XI. Health and Safety Regulations]]{{·}}[[Assessments of Employers for Workers' Compensation (7:XII)|XII. Assessments of Employers]]{{·}}[[The WCB Fair Practices Officer (7:XIII)|XIII. Fair Practices Officer]]{{·}}[[LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level for Workers' Compensation Claims (7:XIV)|XIV. LSLAP's Role]]{{·}}[[List of Abbreviations regarding Workers' Compensation (7:App A)|Appendix A: Abbreviations]]{{·}}[[Workers' Compensation Referrals (7:App B)|Appendix B: Referrals]]{{·}}[[Workers' Compensation Resources (7:App C)|Appendix C: Resources]]{{·}}[[Claims Process Flowchart for Workers' Compensation (7:App D)|Appendix D: Claims Process]]{{·}}[[Checklist for Workers' Compensation Interviews (7:App E)|Appendix E: Checklist for Interviews]]{{·}}[[Checklist for Workers' Compensation Review Division Appeals (7:App F)|Appendix F: Checklist for Appeals]]{{·}}[[Sample Authorization by Worker or Dependent Form (7:App G)|Appendix G: Sample Authorization Form]] | ||
*'''Chapter Eight - Employment Insurance''' | *'''Chapter Eight - Employment Insurance''' | ||
** [[Introduction to Employment Insurance (8:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation, Policy, and Resources for Employment Insurance (8:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Qualifying for Employment Insurance (8:III)|III. Qualifying for EI]]{{·}}[[Types of Employment Insurance Benefits (8:IV)|IV. Types of Benefits]]{{·}}[[Benefit Period of Employment Insurance (8:V)|V. Benefit Period]]{{·}}[[Quantifying Employment Insurance Benefits (8:VI)|VI. Quantifying Benefits]]{{·}}[[Employment Insurance Benefit Entitlement (8:VII)|VII. Benefit Entitlement]]{{·}}[[Penalties, Violations, and Offences with Employment Insurance (8:VIII)|VIII. Penalties, Violations, and Offences]]{{·}}[[Keeping Out of Trouble on Employment Insurance (8:IX)|IX. Keeping Out of Trouble]]{{·}}[[Timing for Reporting on Employment Insurance (8:X)|X. Timing for Reporting]]{{·}}[[Employment Insurance Overpayment and Collections (8:XI)|XI. Overpayment and Collections]]{{·}}[[Reconsideration of Employment Insurance Decisions (8:XII)|XII. Reconsideration]]{{·}}[[Social Security Tribunal Overview (8:XIII)|XIII. Social Security Tribunal]]{{·}}[[Appeals to the Social Security Tribunal General Division (8:XIV)|XIV. Appeals]]{{·}}[[Payment of Employment Insurance Benefits Pending Appeal Not Recoverable (8:XV)|XV. Payment Pending Appeal]]{{·}}[[Judicial Review of Employment Insurance in the Federal Court of Appeal (8:XVI)|XVI. Judicial Review]]{{·}}[[Authorization for Representatives at the Employment Insurance Commission (8:XVII)|XVII. LSLAP's Use of This Chapter]]{{·}}[[Checklist for Initial Application for Employment Insurance (8:App A)|Appendix A: Initial Application Checklist]] | ** [[Introduction to Employment Insurance (8:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation, Policy, and Resources for Employment Insurance (8:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Qualifying for Employment Insurance (8:III)|III. Qualifying for EI]]{{·}}[[Types of Employment Insurance Benefits (8:IV)|IV. Types of Benefits]]{{·}}[[Benefit Period of Employment Insurance (8:V)|V. Benefit Period]]{{·}}[[Quantifying Employment Insurance Benefits (8:VI)|VI. Quantifying Benefits]]{{·}}[[Employment Insurance Benefit Entitlement (8:VII)|VII. Benefit Entitlement]]{{·}}[[Penalties, Violations, and Offences with Employment Insurance (8:VIII)|VIII. Penalties, Violations, and Offences]]{{·}}[[Keeping Out of Trouble on Employment Insurance (8:IX)|IX. Keeping Out of Trouble]]{{·}}[[Timing for Reporting on Employment Insurance (8:X)|X. Timing for Reporting]]{{·}}[[Employment Insurance Overpayment and Collections (8:XI)|XI. Overpayment and Collections]]{{·}}[[Reconsideration of Employment Insurance Decisions (8:XII)|XII. Reconsideration]]{{·}}[[Social Security Tribunal Overview (8:XIII)|XIII. Social Security Tribunal]]{{·}}[[Appeals to the Social Security Tribunal General Division (8:XIV)|XIV. Appeals]]{{·}}[[Payment of Employment Insurance Benefits Pending Appeal Not Recoverable (8:XV)|XV. Payment Pending Appeal]]{{·}}[[Judicial Review of Employment Insurance in the Federal Court of Appeal (8:XVI)|XVI. Judicial Review]]{{·}}[[Authorization for Representatives at the Employment Insurance Commission (8:XVII)|XVII. LSLAP's Use of This Chapter]]{{·}}[[Checklist for Initial Application for Employment Insurance (8:App A)|Appendix A: Initial Application Checklist]] |
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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.
Contents
Introduction
Chapters
- Chapter One - Criminal Law
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Etiquette · IV. Criminal Charges · V. Substantive Law · VI. Resolving Prior to Trial · VII. Pleading Not Guilty/Trial · VIII. Other Issues · IX. Charter of Rights and Freedoms · X. LSLAP Policies · XI. Information for LSLAP Students · XII. Etiquette for Law Students · XIII. Practice Recommendations · Appendix A: Initial Sentencing Position · Appendix B: Diversion Application · Appendix C: Sentencing Hearing · Appendix D: Trial Books · Appendix E: Glossary
- Chapter Two - Youth Justice
- Chapter Three - Family Law
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Marriage · IV. Divorce · V. Uncontested Divorce · VI. Simple Divorce Procedure · VII. Alternatives to Divorce · VIII. Assets · IX. Spousal and Child Support · X. Interjurisdictional Support Orders · XI. Custody, Guardianship, and Access · XII. Children and the Law · XIII. Adoption · XIV. Name Changes · XV. Court Procedures · Appendix A: Glossary
- Chapter Four - Victims
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Crime Victim Assistance Program · IV. Avenues to Address Crime · V. Victims of Sexual Assault · VI. Victims of Violence in Relationships · VII. Seniors and Others with Disabilities · VIII. Victims of Human Trafficking · IX. Trauma Informed Lawyers and Restorative Justice · X. Referrals and Follow-up
- Chapter Five - Public Complaints
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Steps to Take · IV. Privacy or Access to Information · V. Complaints against the Police · VI. Complaints against Security Guards · VII. The Right to Vote · VIII. Complaints regarding UBC · IX. Complaints regarding SFU · X. Complaints Regarding Other Colleges and Universities · XI. Complaints against Doctors · XII. Complaints against Lawyers · Appendix A: Glossary · Appendix B: Sample Notice Letter
- Chapter Six - Human Rights
- Chapter Seven - Workers' Compensation
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Limitation Periods · IV. Compensation Claims · V. Personal Injuries · VI. Occupational Diseases · VII. Psychological Injuries · VIII. Hearing Loss · IX. Claim Benefits · X. Appeals · XI. Health and Safety Regulations · XII. Assessments of Employers · XIII. Fair Practices Officer · XIV. LSLAP's Role · Appendix A: Abbreviations · Appendix B: Referrals · Appendix C: Resources · Appendix D: Claims Process · Appendix E: Checklist for Interviews · Appendix F: Checklist for Appeals · Appendix G: Sample Authorization Form
- Chapter Eight - Employment Insurance
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Qualifying for EI · IV. Types of Benefits · V. Benefit Period · VI. Quantifying Benefits · VII. Benefit Entitlement · VIII. Penalties, Violations, and Offences · IX. Keeping Out of Trouble · X. Timing for Reporting · XI. Overpayment and Collections · XII. Reconsideration · XIII. Social Security Tribunal · XIV. Appeals · XV. Payment Pending Appeal · XVI. Judicial Review · XVII. LSLAP's Use of This Chapter · Appendix A: Initial Application Checklist
- Chapter Nine - Employment Law
- Chapter Ten - Creditors and Debtors
- Chapter Eleven - Consumer Protection
- Chapter Twelve - Auto Insurance (ICBC)
- Chapter Thirteen - Motor Vehicle Law
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. At the Roadside · IV. Duties after a Collision · V. Violation Tickets · VI. Provincial Offences · VII. Vehicle Impoundment · VIII. Superintendent · IX. Drugs and Alcohol · X. Federal Offences · XI. Driving While Prohibited · XII. ICBC Breaches · XIII. Bicycles · XIV. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Examples of Penalty
- Chapter Fourteen - Mental Health Law
- Chapter Fifteen – Guardianship
- Chapter Sixteen A – Wills and Estate Planning
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Making and Executing · IV. Mistakes and Alterations · V. Revocation · VI. Will Variation Claims · VII. Intestacy · VIII. Property · IX. First Nations and Wills · X. Health Care Decisions · XI. LSLAP File Administration Policy · Appendix A: Will Instructions Questionnaire · Appendix B: Will Drafting and Execution Checklist · Appendix C: Glossary
- Chapter Sixteen B – Probate and Estate Administration
- Chapter Seventeen – Citizenship
- Chapter Eighteen – Immigration
- Chapter Nineteen – Landlord and Tenant Rights
- I. Introduction · II. RTA Coverage · III. Tenancy Agreements · IV. Moving in · V. Security Deposits · VI. Repair and Service · VII. Rent Increase · VIII. Tenant's Rights · IX. Subletting and Assignment · X. Termination/Eviction · XI. Dispute Resolution · XII. Common Law · XIII. Strata Law · XIV. Assisted Living · XV. Commercial Tenancies · XVI. Mobile Homes · XVII. Income Assistance · XVIII. Illegal Suites · XIX. Forms · XX. Governing Legislation and Resources
- Chapter Twenty – Small Claims
- 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: Administration Policy
- Chapter Twenty One – Welfare Law
- Chapter Twenty Two – Referrals
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