Employment
Find information on employment law published by non-profit organizations, the government, and legal professionals in BC. Each topic includes online guides and tools selected by our librarians.
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Employment insurance & benefits
Employment standards & employee rights
Health & safety at work
Losing your job & wrongful dismissal
Workers’ compensation
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Virtual Pro Bono Clinic (ask a mediator)
Make an appointment to talk to a professional civil or family mediator and ask questions about mediation generally or about a specific conflict, including housing, workplace, family conflicts or business related issues. Mediators can help you determine if mediation is appropriate and discuss timelines, cost, and how to discuss going to mediation with the other party, among other topics.
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Featured guides
Do Employment Standards Apply to You?
Essentials of Work & the Law
LSLAP Manual: Employment Law
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