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Challenging a Decision about Your Employment Insurance Claim: Reconsideration and the Social Security Tribunal

Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
This guide will tell you how to challenge a decision about your employment insurance claim. It covers the entire appeal process, including internal reconsideration and the Social Security Tribunal.
Last reviewed October 2025
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BC Human Rights Clinic: Do I Have a Complaint?

Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS)
Information about whether you have a complaint under the BC Human rights Code for filing with the BC Human Rights Tribunal. Answers questions such as what is discrimination and the duty to accommodate.
Last reviewed October 2025
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Avoiding Problems with Your Claim

Workers’ Advisers Office (Government of BC)
Guidance for those who have been injured or disabled from work and are planning to file or have filed a WorkSafeBC claim. It lists what to do at the start, advises you to follow up with your doctor regularly and to document all communications, and explains how to challenge a decision or file a complaint.
Last reviewed October 2025
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Applying for Employment Insurance

People’s Law School
In Canada, the government offers financial support to people who are without work. Learn whether you are eligible for employment insurance benefits, and the steps to apply for benefits.
Last reviewed October 2025
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Appealing a Workers’ Compensation Decision

People’s Law School
If you disagree with a decision on a workers’ compensation claim, you can request a review of the decision. If you’re still not satisfied, you can appeal to a tribunal.
Last reviewed October 2025
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Activity-Related Soft Tissue Disorders

Workers’ Advisers Office (Government of BC)
An overview of activity-related soft tissue disorders, also known as repetitive strain injuries. This is when repetitive movements or vibrations injure muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Workers can receive compensation if work-related factors contribute to the condition.
Last reviewed October 2025
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Dial-a-Law: Rights at Work

People’s Law School
Guides that can help you understand your rights in the workplace, and how to protect them.
Last reviewed October 2025
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Privacy: Biometrics in the Workplace

BC Civil Liberties Association
This fact sheet provides you with information about your biometrics’ privacy rights in the workplace and the things you can do if you believe that your employer has breached them.
Last reviewed October 2025
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Interim Distribution of Property

Rise Women’s Legal Centre
This guide answers common questions about an interim distribution of property and explains who may be able to get one.
Last reviewed September 2025
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Writing Affidavits for Protection Orders

Rise Women’s Legal Centre
This guide explains protection orders and provides tips on writing the affidavit to apply for an order.
Last reviewed September 2025