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'''Tribunals''' are like courts but are less formal. They hear specific types of disputes. An example is the Employment Standards Tribunal, which hears complaints workers in BC bring against their employers.  
'''Tribunals''' are like courts but are less formal. They hear specific types of disputes. An example is the Employment Standards Tribunal, which hears complaints workers in BC bring against their employers.  


Tribunals are typically less costly and faster than courts as a way to resolve disagreements. Similar to a court, at a tribunal each side has a chance to present its <span class="noglossary">case</span>, and an independent <span class="noglossary">decision</span>-maker makes a <span class="noglossary">decision</span>. The <span class="noglossary">decision</span>-maker is someone with specialized knowledge. They may be an expert in a specific area of law.
Tribunals are typically faster and cheaper than courts as a way to resolve disagreements. Similar to a court, at a tribunal each side has a chance to present its <span class="noglossary">case</span>, and an independent <span class="noglossary">decision</span>-maker makes a <span class="noglossary">decision</span>. The <span class="noglossary">decision</span>-maker is someone with specialized knowledge. They may be an expert in a specific area of law.


Here are more examples of issues where you can use a tribunal to resolve your dispute:
Here are more examples of issues where you can use a tribunal to resolve your dispute:
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