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== F. APPEAL LEVEL 2: Appeal to the EAAT == | == F. APPEAL LEVEL 2: Appeal to the EAAT == | ||
The EAAT is an independent tribunal. See its website at http://www.gov.bc.ca/eaat. Its website has many useful materials including a set of practices and procedures, guidelines, forms, and a member code of conduct. | The EAAT is an independent tribunal. See its website at http://www.gov.bc.ca/eaat. Its website has many useful materials including a set of [http://www.eaat.ca/CMFiles/Tribunal_Practices_and_Procedures_January_2020.pdf practices and procedures], guidelines, forms, and a member code of conduct. | ||
The EAAT holds oral and written hearings. Oral hearings may be in person or by teleconference. An oral hearing should always be available if the client requests one. Oral in-person hearings may be important in circumstances where there are issues as to credibility (e.g. the seriousness of a disability). | The EAAT holds oral and written hearings. Oral hearings may be in person or by teleconference. An oral hearing should always be available if the client requests one. Oral in-person hearings may be important in circumstances where there are issues as to credibility (e.g. the seriousness of a disability). | ||
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*Refusing to take part in a program set up under the welfare laws; | *Refusing to take part in a program set up under the welfare laws; | ||
*Refusing certain benefits while the case is under reconsideration or appeal; OR | *Refusing certain benefits while the case is under reconsideration or appeal; OR | ||
*Not giving a person a supplement related to their employment plan or to a confirmed job. | *Not giving a person a supplement related to their employment plan or to a confirmed job. | ||
== G. Judicial Review (if the Appeal to the EAAT is Unsuccessful) == | == G. Judicial Review (if the Appeal to the EAAT is Unsuccessful) == |
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