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* [[Introduction to Employment Insurance (8:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Employment Insurance (8:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Qualifying for Employment Insurance (8:III)|III. Qualifying for EI]]{{·}}[[Types of Employment Insurance Benefits (8:IV)|IV. Types of Benefits]]{{·}}[[Benefit Period of Employment Insurance (8:V)|V. Benefit Period]]{{·}}[[Quantifying Employment Insurance Benefits (8:VI)|VI. Quantifying Benefits]]{{·}}[[Employment Insurance Benefit Entitlement (8:VII)|VII. Benefit Entitlement]]{{·}}[[Penalties, Violations, and Offences with Employment Insurance (8:VIII)|VIII. Penalties, Violations, and Offences]]{{·}}[[Keeping Out of Trouble on Employment Insurance (8:IX)|IX. Keeping Out of Trouble]]{{·}}[[Timing for Reporting on Employment Insurance (8:X)|X. Timing for Reporting]]{{·}}[[Employment Insurance Overpayment and Collections (8:XI)|XI. Overpayment and Collections]]{{·}}[[Reconsideration of Employment Insurance Decisions (8:XII)|XII. Reconsideration]]{{·}}[[Social Security Tribunal Overview (8:XIII)|XIII. Social Security Tribunal]]{{·}}[[Appeals to the Social Security Tribunal General Division (8:XIV)|XIV. Appeals]]{{·}}[[Judicial Review of Employment Insurance in the Federal Court of Appeal (8:XV)|XV. Judicial Review]]{{·}}[[LSLAP's Use of This Chapter (8:XVI)|XVI. LSLAP's Use of This Chapter]]{{·}}[[Checklist for Initial Application for Employment Insurance (8:App A)|Appendix A: Initial Application Checklist]] | * [[Introduction to Employment Insurance (8:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Employment Insurance (8:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Qualifying for Employment Insurance (8:III)|III. Qualifying for EI]]{{·}}[[Types of Employment Insurance Benefits (8:IV)|IV. Types of Benefits]]{{·}}[[Benefit Period of Employment Insurance (8:V)|V. Benefit Period]]{{·}}[[Quantifying Employment Insurance Benefits (8:VI)|VI. Quantifying Benefits]]{{·}}[[Employment Insurance Benefit Entitlement (8:VII)|VII. Benefit Entitlement]]{{·}}[[Penalties, Violations, and Offences with Employment Insurance (8:VIII)|VIII. Penalties, Violations, and Offences]]{{·}}[[Keeping Out of Trouble on Employment Insurance (8:IX)|IX. Keeping Out of Trouble]]{{·}}[[Timing for Reporting on Employment Insurance (8:X)|X. Timing for Reporting]]{{·}}[[Employment Insurance Overpayment and Collections (8:XI)|XI. Overpayment and Collections]]{{·}}[[Reconsideration of Employment Insurance Decisions (8:XII)|XII. Reconsideration]]{{·}}[[Social Security Tribunal Overview (8:XIII)|XIII. Social Security Tribunal]]{{·}}[[Appeals to the Social Security Tribunal General Division (8:XIV)|XIV. Appeals]]{{·}}[[Judicial Review of Employment Insurance in the Federal Court of Appeal (8:XV)|XV. Judicial Review]]{{·}}[[LSLAP's Use of This Chapter (8:XVI)|XVI. LSLAP's Use of This Chapter]]{{·}}[[Checklist for Initial Application for Employment Insurance (8:App A)|Appendix A: Initial Application Checklist]] | ||
===='''Chapter Nine - Employment Law'''==== | ===='''Chapter Nine - Employment Law'''==== | ||
* [[Introduction to Employment Law (9:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Employment Law (9:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[ | * [[Introduction to Employment Law (9:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Employment Law (9:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[List of Factors to Consider for Employment Law (9:III)|III. List of Factors to Consider]]{{·}}[[Preliminary Matters for Employment Law (9:IV)|IV. Preliminary Matters]]{{·}}[[Employment Law Issues (9:V)|V. Employment Issues]]{{·}}[[Remedies in Employment Law (9:VI)|VI. Remedies]]{{·}}[[Strategies and Tips for Employment Law (9:VII)|VII. Strategies and Tips]]{{·}}[[Employment Law Glossary (9:App A)|Appendix A: Glossary]] | ||
===='''Chapter Ten - Creditors' Remedies and Debtors' Assistance'''==== | ===='''Chapter Ten - Creditors' Remedies and Debtors' Assistance'''==== | ||
* [[Introduction to Creditors' Remedies (10:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Creditors and Debtors (10:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Creditors' Remedies against Debtors (10:III)|III. Creditors' Remedies]]{{·}}[[Introduction to Debtors' Options (10:IV)|IV. Debtors' Options]]{{·}}[[Dealing with Debt (10:V)|V. Dealing with Debt]]{{·}}[[Relevant Forms for Creditors' Remedies (10:App A)|Appendix A: Relevant Forms]]{{·}}[[Checklist for Examination in Aid of Execution for Creditors' Remedies (10:App B)|Appendix B: Examination Checklist]] | * [[Introduction to Creditors' Remedies (10:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Creditors and Debtors (10:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Creditors' Remedies against Debtors (10:III)|III. Creditors' Remedies]]{{·}}[[Introduction to Debtors' Options (10:IV)|IV. Debtors' Options]]{{·}}[[Dealing with Debt (10:V)|V. Dealing with Debt]]{{·}}[[Relevant Forms for Creditors' Remedies (10:App A)|Appendix A: Relevant Forms]]{{·}}[[Checklist for Examination in Aid of Execution for Creditors' Remedies (10:App B)|Appendix B: Examination Checklist]] | ||
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The Law Students' Legal Advice Program's (LSLAP) Annual Manual provides quick answers to many legal issues. It is made up of 23 chapters which amount to over 1,000 pages of printed materials. Originally designed as an educational resource for LSLAP students, it is now used by hundreds of organizations across British Columbia. Clicklaw Wikibooks and LSLAP have joined efforts to bring the Manual to the Clicklaw Wikibooks platform.
This Manual is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or an opinion on any issue. Nothing herein creates a solicitor-client relationship. All information in this Manual is of a general and summary nature that is subject to exceptions, different interpretations of the law by courts, and changes to the law from time to time. LSLAP and all persons involved in writing and editing this Manual provide no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy of, and disclaim all liability and responsibility for, the contents of this Manual. Persons reading this Manual should always seek independent legal advice particular to their circumstances.
Contents
Introduction
Chapters
Chapter One - Criminal Law
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Etiquette · IV. Criminal Charges · V. Substantive Law · VI. Resolving Prior to Trial · VII. Pleading Not Guilty/Trial · VIII. Other Issues · IX. Charter of Rights and Freedoms · X. LSLAP Policies · XI. Information for LSLAP Students · XII. Etiquette for Law Students · XIII. Practice Recommendations · Appendix A: Sample Information · Appendix B: Initial Sentencing Position · Appendix C: Diversion Application · Appendix D: Sample Diversion Letter · Appendix E: Sentencing Hearing · Appendix F: Trial Books · Appendix G: Glossary
Chapter Two - Youth Justice
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Criminal Offences: Youth Criminal Justice Act · IV. Provincial Offences: Youth Justice Act · Appendix A: Glossary
Chapter Three - Family Law
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Marriage · IV. Divorce · V. Uncontested Divorce · VI. Simple Divorce Procedure · VII. Alternatives to Divorce · VIII. Family Violence · IX. Assets · X. Spousal and Child Support · XI. Parenting Orders/Guardianship/Contact · XII. Children and the Law · XIII. Adoption · XIV. Name Changes · XV. Court Procedures · Appendix A: Glossary
Chapter Four - Victims
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Avenues to Address Crime · IV. Financial Assistance for Victims: Crime Victim Assistance Program · V. Victims of Sexual Assault · VI. Victims of Relationship Violence · VII. Abuse and Neglect of Seniors or Those with Disabilities · VIII. Victims of Human Trafficking · IX. Missing Persons and Abductions · X. Trauma Informed Practice and Restorative Justice · XI. Resources for Indigenous Victims · XII. Referrals and Follow-up
Chapter Five - Public Complaints
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Review of Administrative Decisions · IV. Privacy or Access to Information · V. Complaints Concerning Police Conduct · VI. Complaints against Security Guards · VII. The Right to Vote · VIII. Complaints and Appeals UBC · IX. Complaints and Appeals SFU · X. Complaints Against Other Colleges and Universities · XI. Complaints against Doctors · XII. Complaints against Lawyers · XIII. Complaints against other Professionals · XIV. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Glossary · Appendix B: Sample Notice Letter
Chapter Six - Human Rights
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. BC Human Rights Code · IV. Canadian Human Rights Act · V. BC Civil Rights Protection Act · VI. Alternative Processes for Indigenous Complainants · VII. Online Mediations & Hearings · VIII. LSLAP's Role in Human Rights Proceedings · IX. Rights of the Child
Chapter Seven - Workers' Compensation
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation, Policy & Guidelines · III. Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers · IV. LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level · V. Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions · VI. Making a Claim · VII. The Claim Acceptance Process · VIII. Worker Status · IX. Disability and Causation · X. Time Limits and Procedures · XI. Claim Benefits · XII. Return-To-Work & Re-Employment · XIII. Appeals · XIV. Health and Safety Regulations · XV. Assessments of Employers · XVI. WCB Fair Practices Office · Appendix A: Abbreviations · Appendix B: List of Cases · Appendix C: Referrals · Appendix D: Resources · Appendix E: Small Claims Flow Chart · Appendix F: Checklist for Interviews · Appendix G: Checklist for Appeals · Appendix H: Sample Authorization Form
Chapter Eight - Employment Insurance
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Qualifying for EI · IV. Types of Benefits · V. Benefit Period · VI. Quantifying Benefits · VII. Benefit Entitlement · VIII. Penalties, Violations, and Offences · IX. Keeping Out of Trouble · X. Timing for Reporting · XI. Overpayment and Collections · XII. Reconsideration · XIII. Social Security Tribunal · XIV. Appeals · XV. Judicial Review · XVI. LSLAP's Use of This Chapter · Appendix A: Initial Application Checklist
Chapter Nine - Employment Law
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. List of Factors to Consider · IV. Preliminary Matters · V. Employment Issues · VI. Remedies · VII. Strategies and Tips · Appendix A: Glossary
Chapter Ten - Creditors' Remedies and Debtors' Assistance
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Creditors' Remedies · IV. Debtors' Options · V. Dealing with Debt · Appendix A: Relevant Forms · Appendix B: Examination Checklist
Chapter Eleven - Consumer Protection
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Contracts for Sale of Goods · IV. Consumer Protection · V. Direct Sales · VI. Conditional Sales Contracts and Security Agreements · VII. Motor Dealer Act · VIII. Miscellaneous · IX. Forum of Redress · X. Checklist for Consumer Transactions
Chapter Twelve - Auto Insurance (ICBC)
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. ICBC Enhanced Care System (Current Model) · IV. ICBC Enhanced Care System and Optional Insurance · V. Seeking Legal Counsel · VI. Disputes with ICBC · VII. When You Can Still Sue · VIII. ICBC's Autoplan Insurance System (Prior System) · IX. Limitation on Experts · X. Basic Compulsory Autoplan Coverage
Chapter Thirteen - Motor Vehicle Law
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. At the Roadside · IV. Duties after a Collision · V. Violation Tickets · VI. Provincial Driving Offences · VII. Vehicle Impoundment · VIII. Superintendent of Motor Vehicle Prohibitions · IX. Alcohol and Drug Driving Offences · X. Federal Driving Offences · XI. Provincial Offence of Driving While Prohibited · XII. ICBC Breaches · XIII. Bicycles and Motor Assisted Cycles · XIV. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Penalty Points and Fines
Chapter Fourteen - Mental Health Law
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Theory and Approach · IV. Legal Rights · V. Patient Admission · VI. Consent to Medical Treatment · VII. Involuntarily Admitted Patients · VIII. Mental Health Act and Youth · IX. Criminal Code · X. Complaints · XI. References · XII. LSLAP Program Information
Chapter Fifteen – Adult Guardianship and Substitute Decision-Making
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Mental Capacity · IV. Substitute Decision Making · V. Adult Guardianship · VI. Adult Abuse and Neglect · VII. Sources and Resources · Appendix A: EPOA · Appendix B: Decision Tree on Adult Abuse and Neglect
Chapter Sixteen – Wills and Estate Administration
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Making and Executing a Will · IV. Will Mistakes and Alterations · V. Court's Power · VI. Revocation · VII. Wills Variation Claims · VIII. Intestacy · IX. Property · X. Estate Administration · XI. Duties of a Personal Representative · XII. Taxation: RRSP & RRIF & TFSA · XIII. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Will Instructions Questionnaire · Appendix B: Will Drafting and Execution Checklist · Appendix C: Glossary
Chapter Seventeen – Citizenship
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Who is a Canadian Citizen? · IV. Advantages & Responsibilities of Citizenship · V. Citizenship Grants · VI. Applying for Citizenship Grant · VII. Loss and Renunciation of Citizenship · VIII. Proof of Citizenship · IX. Search of Citizenship Record · X. Referrals
Chapter Eighteen – Immigration Law
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Immigration Players · IV. Categories of Persons under IRPA · V. Applying for Permanent Residency · VI. Identification for PR · VII. Immigration and Refugee Board · VIII. Loss of PR Status · IX. In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters · X. Removal Orders · XI. Appeals · XII. Offences · XIII. Immigration Issues at Sentencing · XIV. Contacts
Chapter Nineteen – Landlord and Tenant Law
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Residential Tenancy Act & Laws · IV. Tenancy Agreements · V. Moving In & Moving Out · VI. Security Deposits · VII. Repair & Service · VIII. Rent Increase · IX. Tenant's Rights · X. Subletting & Assignment · XI. Termination & Eviction · XII. Dispute Resolution · XIII. Common Law · XIV. Strata & Condos · XV. Assisted Living · XVI. Manufactured Homes · XVII. Guidelines & Resources
Chapter Twenty – Small Claims and the CRT
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Do You Have a Claim? · IV. Choosing the Proper Forum · V. Starting a Claim · VI. Responding to a Claim · VII. Default Order · VIII. How a Claim Proceeds · IX. Pre-Trial Applications · X. Mediation · XI. Settlement Conferences · XII. Trial/Pre-Trial Conferences · XIII. Trial Preparation · XIV. Trials · XV. Costs and Penalties · XVI. Appeals · XVII. Enforcement of a Judgement · XVIII. LSLAP Program Information · Appendix A: Registries · Appendix B: Demand Letter · Appendix C: Notice of Claim · Appendix D: Reply to Claim · Appendix E: Glossary · Appendix F: Limitation Periods · Appendix G: Causes of Action · Appendix H: Court Fees · Appendix I: Tribunal Fees · Appendix J: Settlement Conference · Appendix K: Payment Hearing · Appendix L: Appeal
Chapter Twenty One – Welfare Law
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation and Resources · III. Eligibility · IV. Special Situations · V. Eligibility Factors · VI. Hardship Assistance · VII. Overpayments and Fraud · VIII. Rates and Payment Issues · IX. Additional Allowances and Benefits · X. Health Supplements · XI. Appeals
Chapter Twenty Two – Strata Law
- I. Introduction · II. Governing Legislation · III. Strata Concept · IV. Strata Plan · V. Common Property and Assets · VI. Governance · VII. Management · VIII. Finances · IX. Collections · X. Bylaws and Rules · XI. Rentals and Accommodations · XII. Privacy · XIII. Insurance · XIV. Repair and Maintenance · XV. Dispute Resolution · XVI. Recourse to the Courts
Chapter Twenty Three – Referrals
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