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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 | 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: | ||
