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*[[Protection Against Job Discrimination (Script 270)|270]], called “Protection against Job Discrimination” | *[[Protection Against Job Discrimination (Script 270)|270]], called “Protection against Job Discrimination” | ||
This script does not explain the Canadian Human Rights Act, which covers businesses and activities regulated by federal law. These include banks, airlines and airports, phone companies, and the federal government. If your case involves federal law, contact the Canadian Human Rights Commission at [http://www.chrc-ccdp.ca www.chrc-ccdp.ca] or phone 1.888.214.1090. If you don’t know whether the Tribunal or the Commission is the right office, contact either of them – they can guide you. | This script does not explain the ''Canadian Human Rights Act'', which covers businesses and activities regulated by federal law. These include banks, airlines and airports, phone companies, and the federal government. If your case involves federal law, contact the Canadian Human Rights Commission at [http://www.chrc-ccdp.ca www.chrc-ccdp.ca] or phone 1.888.214.1090. If you don’t know whether the Tribunal or the Commission is the right office, contact either of them – they can guide you. | ||
==What is sexual harassment?== | ==What is sexual harassment?== | ||
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#:The Human Rights Clinic may be able to help you file a complaint with the Tribunal and help you at a hearing. The Clinic is a project of the BC Human Rights Coalition and the Community Legal Assistance Society. Check the Coalition website at [http://www.bchrcoalition.org www.bchrcoalition.org] or phone 604.689.8474 in Vancouver and 1.877.689.8474 elsewhere in BC. | #:The Human Rights Clinic may be able to help you file a complaint with the Tribunal and help you at a hearing. The Clinic is a project of the BC Human Rights Coalition and the Community Legal Assistance Society. Check the Coalition website at [http://www.bchrcoalition.org www.bchrcoalition.org] or phone 604.689.8474 in Vancouver and 1.877.689.8474 elsewhere in BC. | ||
#If you lose your job because of discrimination, you may also be able to sue in court for wrongful dismissal. Check script [[If You're Fired: Wrongful Dismissal (Script 241)|241]], called “If You're Fired: Wrongful Dismissal”, for more information. But complaining to the Tribunal may work better in this type of case. As well, a wrongful dismissal lawsuit can be complicated and expensive, so if you are thinking about suing, get legal advice first. | #If you lose your job because of discrimination, you may also be able to sue in court for wrongful dismissal. Check script [[If You're Fired: Wrongful Dismissal (Script 241)|241]], called “If You're Fired: Wrongful Dismissal”, for more information. But complaining to the Tribunal may work better in this type of case. As well, a wrongful dismissal lawsuit can be complicated and expensive, so if you are thinking about suing, get legal advice first. | ||
#Contact a lawyer for legal advice about what you can do. For the name of a lawyer, call the Lawyer Referral Service at 604.687.3221 in the lower mainland | #Contact a lawyer for legal advice about what you can do. For the name of a lawyer, call the Lawyer Referral Service at 604.687.3221 in the lower mainland or 1.800.663.1919 elsewhere in BC. | ||
==Are there time limits for filing a complaint or suing?== | ==Are there time limits for filing a complaint or suing?== | ||
