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People's Law School

People's Law School is a BC non-profit organization with recognized expertise in high-quality public legal education and information. It works to help British Columbians recognize the legal aspects of everyday situations and take appropriate action. Services include: reliable, easy to understand information on peopleslawschool.ca and dialalaw.ca; webinars; print resources through Crown Publications; and a Q+A email service.

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Small business

Practical information on your legal rights and options when it comes to small businesses in British Columbia. Topics include pros and cons of incorporating your business, written contracts you need for your small ...
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Representation Agreements

Presenters in this webinar discuss what you need to know about representation agreements.
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Guardianship, Parenting Arrangements, and Contact

When a couple separates, they must decide on the care of their children. There are two laws and a host of legal concepts that deal with the issues in play.
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Rights at Work

This page from Dial-A-Law has guides that can help you understand your rights in the workplace.
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Workers' Compensation

Getting hurt or ill on the job not only impacts your health, but can leave you without a source of income. That’s where British Columbia’s workers’ compensation program comes in.
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Safety at work

Practical information on your legal rights and options when it comes to safety at work in British Columbia. Topics include if you are sexually harassed at work, making a claim for workers' compensation, and appealing a ...
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Other ways to get around

Practical information on your legal rights when it comes to other ways of getting around in British Columbia. Topics include ten rules of the road for cyclists, know your rights as a pedestrian, low-powered vehicles, if ...
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A Playbook for Tenants

Learn more about your rights as a tenant, including how to apply for dispute resolution. 
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Enforcing Support Orders and Agreements

Unfortunately, some parties who owe child support or spousal support fail to make their payments. Learn the steps to take to enforce payments owed under a support order or agreement.
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Mediation, collaborative negotiation, and arbitration

Going to court to resolve a family law dispute can be stressful and expensive. Learn how mediation or collaborative practice can be used to resolve issues without going to court.
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