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Adjust Your Child Support Using the Child Support Recalculation Service (CSRS)

Government of British Columbia
The CSRS can help parents with adjusting the child-support amount by reviewing eligible orders and agreements annually. This page explains eligibility, the way the free service works, and how to enrol in the service.
Last reviewed March 2024
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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 March 2024
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Your Work Status

People’s Law School
Practical information on your work status. Learn if you’re protected under BC’s employment standards law, how old you have to be to work in BC, what to watch out for in your employment contract, and common alternative work arrangements.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Personal Planning Tools Across Canada

Nidus Registry
A chart showing where you can get help for personal planning, which is making legal arrangements in the event you need assistance during your lifetime due to illness, injury, or disability. In BC, Nidus can help you make representation agreements and enduring powers of attorney.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Time Off Work

People’s Law School
Practical guidance on the legal aspects of taking time off work. Learn your rights and obligations when taking sick days, taking a vacation, and taking other leaves of absence.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Family Law in BC

Family Law in BC (Justice Education Society)
Information and self-help guides on family law in BC. Topics covered include abuse, adoption, child protection/removal, common-law relationships, custody and access, divorce and separation, child support, and spousal support.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Abuse & Family Violence

Family Law in BC (Justice Education Society)
Information about how to recognize abuse and harassment and what you can do to help protect yourself or others from being abused.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Age-Based Legal Rights

Legal Rights for Youth in BC (Justice Education Society)
This guide contains information on things that people in British Columbia can do before they turn 19.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Protecting Yourself & Your Family

Family Law in BC (Justice Education Society)
Explains peace bonds, family law protection orders, and things you can do to help you and your family stay safe from an abusive or violent person.
Last reviewed March 2024
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Contract Basics

Legal Rights for Youth in BC (Justice Education Society)
This resource contains basic information about contract law, including 10 tips to signing a contract.
Last reviewed March 2024