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==Contents==
==Contents==
 
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===Introduction===
===Introduction===


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** [[Introduction to Workers' Compensation (7:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Workers' Compensation (7:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions for Workers' Compensation (7:III)|III. Limitation Periods]]{{·}}[[Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers (7:IV)|IV. Compensation Claims]]{{·}}[[Personal Injuries for Workers' Compensation (7:V)|V. Personal Injuries]]{{·}}[[Occupational Diseases for Workers' Compensation (7:VI)|VI. Occupational Diseases]]{{·}}[[Psychological Injuries (7:VII)|VII. Psychological Injuries]]{{·}}[[Hearing Loss (7:VIII)|VIII. Hearing Loss]]{{·}}[[Workers' Compensation Claim Benefits (7:IX)|IX. Claim Benefits]]{{·}}[[Appeals in Worker's Compensation Claims (7:X)|X. Appeals]]{{·}}[[Health and Safety Regulations in the Workplace (7:XI)|XI. Health and Safety Regulations]]{{·}}[[Assessments of Employers for Workers' Compensation (7:XII)|XII. Assessments of Employers]]{{·}}[[The WCB Fair Practices Officer (7:XIII)|XIII. Fair Practices Officer]]{{·}}[[LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level for Workers' Compensation Claims (7:XIV)|XIV. LSLAP's Role]]{{·}}[[List of Abbreviations regarding Workers' Compensation (7:App A)|Appendix A: Abbreviations]]{{·}}[[List of Cases Regarding Workers' Compensation (7:App B)|Appendix B: List of Cases]]{{·}}[[Workers' Compensation Referrals (7:App C)|Appendix C: Referrals]]{{·}}[[Workers' Compensation Resources (7:App D)|Appendix D: Resources]]{{·}}[[Claims Process Flowchart for Workers' Compensation (7:App E)|Appendix E: Claims Process]]{{·}}[[Checklist for Workers' Compensation Interviews (7:App F)|Appendix F: Checklist for Interviews]]{{·}}[[Checklist for Workers' Compensation Review Division Appeals (7:App G)|Appendix G: Checklist for Appeals]]{{·}}[[Sample Authorization by Worker or Dependent Form (7:App H)|Appendix H: Sample Authorization Form]]
** [[Introduction to Workers' Compensation (7:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Workers' Compensation (7:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Limitation Periods and Timing of Decisions for Workers' Compensation (7:III)|III. Limitation Periods]]{{·}}[[Introduction to Compensation Claims for Injured Workers (7:IV)|IV. Compensation Claims]]{{·}}[[Personal Injuries for Workers' Compensation (7:V)|V. Personal Injuries]]{{·}}[[Occupational Diseases for Workers' Compensation (7:VI)|VI. Occupational Diseases]]{{·}}[[Psychological Injuries (7:VII)|VII. Psychological Injuries]]{{·}}[[Hearing Loss (7:VIII)|VIII. Hearing Loss]]{{·}}[[Workers' Compensation Claim Benefits (7:IX)|IX. Claim Benefits]]{{·}}[[Appeals in Worker's Compensation Claims (7:X)|X. Appeals]]{{·}}[[Health and Safety Regulations in the Workplace (7:XI)|XI. Health and Safety Regulations]]{{·}}[[Assessments of Employers for Workers' Compensation (7:XII)|XII. Assessments of Employers]]{{·}}[[The WCB Fair Practices Officer (7:XIII)|XIII. Fair Practices Officer]]{{·}}[[LSLAP's Role at the Initial Decision Level for Workers' Compensation Claims (7:XIV)|XIV. LSLAP's Role]]{{·}}[[List of Abbreviations regarding Workers' Compensation (7:App A)|Appendix A: Abbreviations]]{{·}}[[List of Cases Regarding Workers' Compensation (7:App B)|Appendix B: List of Cases]]{{·}}[[Workers' Compensation Referrals (7:App C)|Appendix C: Referrals]]{{·}}[[Workers' Compensation Resources (7:App D)|Appendix D: Resources]]{{·}}[[Claims Process Flowchart for Workers' Compensation (7:App E)|Appendix E: Claims Process]]{{·}}[[Checklist for Workers' Compensation Interviews (7:App F)|Appendix F: Checklist for Interviews]]{{·}}[[Checklist for Workers' Compensation Review Division Appeals (7:App G)|Appendix G: Checklist for Appeals]]{{·}}[[Sample Authorization by Worker or Dependent Form (7:App H)|Appendix H: Sample Authorization Form]]
*'''Chapter Eight - Employment Insurance'''
*'''Chapter Eight - Employment Insurance'''
** [[Introduction to Employment Insurance (8:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation, Policy, 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, Policy, 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]]{{·}}[[COVID-19: Temporary Changes to Employment Insurance  (8:App B)|Appendix B: COVID-19: Temporary Changes to Employment Insurance]]
*'''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]]{{·}}[[Checklist for Employment Law (9:III)|III. Checklist]]{{·}}[[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]]
** [[Introduction to Employment Law (9:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Employment Law (9:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Checklist for Employment Law (9:III)|III. Checklist]]{{·}}[[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]]
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*'''Chapter Seventeen – Citizenship'''
*'''Chapter Seventeen – Citizenship'''
** [[Introduction to Citizenship (17:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources on Citizenship (17:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Who is a Canadian Citizen? (17:III)|III. Who is a Canadian Citizen?]]{{·}}[[Advantages and Responsibilities of Being a Citizen (17:IV)|IV. Advantages & Responsibilities]]{{·}}[[Citizenship Grants: How to Become a Canadian Citizen (17:V)|V. Citizenship Grants]]{{·}}[[How to Apply for a Citizenship Grant (17:VI)|VI. Applying for Citizenship Grant]]{{·}}[[Loss of Citizenship (17:VII)|VII. Loss and Renounce of Citizenship]]{{·}}[[Proof of Citizenship (17:VIII)|VIII. Proof]]{{·}}[[Search of Citizenship Record (17:IX)|IX. Search of Citizenship Record]]{{·}}[[Referrals for Citizenship (17:X)|X. Referrals]]
** [[Introduction to Citizenship (17:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources on Citizenship (17:II)|II. Governing Legislation and Resources]]{{·}}[[Who is a Canadian Citizen? (17:III)|III. Who is a Canadian Citizen?]]{{·}}[[Advantages and Responsibilities of Being a Citizen (17:IV)|IV. Advantages & Responsibilities]]{{·}}[[Citizenship Grants: How to Become a Canadian Citizen (17:V)|V. Citizenship Grants]]{{·}}[[How to Apply for a Citizenship Grant (17:VI)|VI. Applying for Citizenship Grant]]{{·}}[[Loss of Citizenship (17:VII)|VII. Loss and Renounce of Citizenship]]{{·}}[[Proof of Citizenship (17:VIII)|VIII. Proof]]{{·}}[[Search of Citizenship Record (17:IX)|IX. Search of Citizenship Record]]{{·}}[[Referrals for Citizenship (17:X)|X. Referrals]]
*'''Chapter Eighteen – Immigration'''
*'''Chapter Eighteen – Immigration Law'''
** [[Introduction to Immigration Law (18:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Main Sources for Immigration Law (18:II)|II. Main Sources]]{{·}}[[Immigration Law’s Players (18:III)|III. Players]]{{·}}[[Categories of Persons under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (18:IV)|IV. Categories of Persons]]{{·}}[[Permanent Residence Application Process (18:V)|V. PR Application]]{{·}}[[Identifications for Permanent Residents (18:VI)|VI. Identifications]]{{·}}[[Immigration and Refugee Board (18:VII)|VII. IRB]]{{·}}[[Loss of Permanent Resident Status (18:VIII)|VIII. Loss of PR]]{{·}}[[In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters (18:IX)|IX. In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters]]{{·}}[[Immigration Removal Orders (18:X)|X. Removal Orders]]{{·}}[[Immigration Appeals (18:XI)|XI. Appeals]]{{·}}[[Immigration Offences (18:XII)|XII. Offences]]{{·}}[[Immigration Issues at Sentencing (18:XIII)|XIII. Issues at Sentencing]]{{·}}[[Important Addresses and Phone Numbers in Immigration Law (18:XIV)|XIV. Contacts]]
** [[Introduction to Immigration Law (18:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Main Sources for Immigration Law (18:II)|II. Main Sources]]{{·}}[[Immigration Law’s Players (18:III)|III. Players]]{{·}}[[Categories of Persons under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (18:IV)|IV. Categories of Persons]]{{·}}[[Permanent Residence Application Process (18:V)|V. PR Application]]{{·}}[[Identifications for Permanent Residents (18:VI)|VI. Identifications]]{{·}}[[Immigration and Refugee Board (18:VII)|VII. IRB]]{{·}}[[Loss of Permanent Resident Status (18:VIII)|VIII. Loss of PR]]{{·}}[[In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters (18:IX)|IX. In-Canada Temporary Residence Matters]]{{·}}[[Immigration Removal Orders (18:X)|X. Removal Orders]]{{·}}[[Immigration Appeals (18:XI)|XI. Appeals]]{{·}}[[Immigration Offences (18:XII)|XII. Offences]]{{·}}[[Immigration Issues at Sentencing (18:XIII)|XIII. Issues at Sentencing]]{{·}}[[Important Addresses and Phone Numbers in Immigration Law (18:XIV)|XIV. Contacts]]
*'''Chapter Nineteen – Landlord and Tenant Rights'''
*'''Chapter Nineteen – Landlord and Tenant Law'''
** [[Introduction to Landlord and Tenant Law (19:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Residential Tenancy Act Coverage (19:II)|II. RTA Coverage]]{{·}}[[Tenancy Agreements (19:III)|III. Tenancy Agreements]]{{·}}[[Moving in and Residential Tenancies (19:IV)|IV. Moving in]]{{·}}[[Security Deposits in Residential Tenancies (19:V)|V. Security Deposits]]{{·}}[[Repair and Service of Tenant’s Residence (19:VI)|VI. Repair and Service]]{{·}}[[Rent Increase in Residential Tenancies (19:VII)|VII. Rent Increase]]{{·}}[[Tenant’s Rights of Entry, Quiet Enjoyment, and Privacy (19:VIII)|VIII. Tenant's Rights]]{{·}}[[Subletting and Assignment in Residential Tenancies (19:IX)|IX. Subletting and Assignment]]{{·}}[[Forced End of Tenancy (Termination and Eviction) (19:X)|X. Termination/Eviction]]{{·}}[[Dispute Resolution in Residential Tenancies (19:XI)|XI. Dispute Resolution]]{{·}}[[Tenancies and the Common Law (19:XII)|XII. Common Law]]{{·}}[[Strata Law and Residential Tenancies of Strata Lots (Condominiums) (19:XIII)|XIII. Strata Law]]{{·}}[[Assisted and Supported Living Tenancies (19:XIV)|XIV. Assisted Living]]{{·}}[[Commercial Tenancies (19:XV)|XV. Commercial Tenancies]]{{·}}[[Tenancy and Mobile or Manufactured Homes (19:XVI)|XVI. Mobile Homes]]{{·}}[[Tenancy and Income Assistance (19:XVII)|XVII. Income Assistance]]{{·}}[[Tenancies in Secondary or Illegal Suites (19:XVIII)|XVIII. Illegal Suites]]{{·}}[[Residential Tenancy Forms (19:XIX)|XIX. Forms]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Landlord and Tenant Law (19:XX)|XX. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
** [[Introduction to Landlord and Tenant Law (19:I)|I. Introduction]]{{·}}[[Residential Tenancy Act Coverage (19:II)|II. RTA Coverage]]{{·}}[[Tenancy Agreements (19:III)|III. Tenancy Agreements]]{{·}}[[Moving in and Residential Tenancies (19:IV)|IV. Moving in]]{{·}}[[Security Deposits in Residential Tenancies (19:V)|V. Security Deposits]]{{·}}[[Repair and Service of Tenant’s Residence (19:VI)|VI. Repair and Service]]{{·}}[[Rent Increase in Residential Tenancies (19:VII)|VII. Rent Increase]]{{·}}[[Tenant’s Rights of Entry, Quiet Enjoyment, and Privacy (19:VIII)|VIII. Tenant's Rights]]{{·}}[[Subletting and Assignment in Residential Tenancies (19:IX)|IX. Subletting and Assignment]]{{·}}[[Forced End of Tenancy (Termination and Eviction) (19:X)|X. Termination/Eviction]]{{·}}[[Dispute Resolution in Residential Tenancies (19:XI)|XI. Dispute Resolution]]{{·}}[[Tenancies and the Common Law (19:XII)|XII. Common Law]]{{·}}[[Strata Law and Residential Tenancies of Strata Lots (Condominiums) (19:XIII)|XIII. Strata Law]]{{·}}[[Assisted and Supported Living Tenancies (19:XIV)|XIV. Assisted Living]]{{·}}[[Commercial Tenancies (19:XV)|XV. Commercial Tenancies]]{{·}}[[Tenancy and Mobile or Manufactured Homes (19:XVI)|XVI. Mobile Homes]]{{·}}[[Tenancy and Income Assistance (19:XVII)|XVII. Income Assistance]]{{·}}[[Tenancies in Secondary or Illegal Suites (19:XVIII)|XVIII. Illegal Suites]]{{·}}[[Residential Tenancy Forms (19:XIX)|XIX. Forms]]{{·}}[[Governing Legislation and Resources for Landlord and Tenant Law (19:XX)|XX. Governing Legislation and Resources]]
*'''Chapter Twenty – Small Claims'''
*'''Chapter Twenty – Small Claims'''
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*'''Chapter Twenty Two – Referrals'''
*'''Chapter Twenty Two – Referrals'''
** [[General Legal Help Resources (22:I)|I. General]]{{·}}[[Family Law Resources (22:II)|II. Family Law]]{{·}}[[Residential Tenancy Resources (22:III)|III. Residential Tenancy]]{{·}}[[Human Rights Resources (22:IV)|IV. Human Rights]]{{·}}[[Wills and Estates Resources (22:V)|V. Wills & Estates]]{{·}}[[Immigration and Refugee Resources (22:VI)|VI. Immigration & Refugee]]{{·}}[[Disability Resources (22:VII)|VII. Disability]]{{·}}[[Employment Resources (22:VIII)|VIII. Employment]]{{·}}[[Debt Resources (22:IX)|IX. Debt]]{{·}}[[Aboriginal Resources (22:X)|X. Aboriginal]]{{·}}[[Police Complaints Resources (22:XI)|XI. Police Complaints]]{{·}}[[Chinese Language Resources (22:XII)|XII. Chinese Language]]{{·}}[[Other Resources (22:XIII)|XIII. Others]]
** [[General Legal Help Resources (22:I)|I. General]]{{·}}[[Family Law Resources (22:II)|II. Family Law]]{{·}}[[Residential Tenancy Resources (22:III)|III. Residential Tenancy]]{{·}}[[Human Rights Resources (22:IV)|IV. Human Rights]]{{·}}[[Wills and Estates Resources (22:V)|V. Wills & Estates]]{{·}}[[Immigration and Refugee Resources (22:VI)|VI. Immigration & Refugee]]{{·}}[[Disability Resources (22:VII)|VII. Disability]]{{·}}[[Employment Resources (22:VIII)|VIII. Employment]]{{·}}[[Debt Resources (22:IX)|IX. Debt]]{{·}}[[Aboriginal Resources (22:X)|X. Aboriginal]]{{·}}[[Police Complaints Resources (22:XI)|XI. Police Complaints]]{{·}}[[Chinese Language Resources (22:XII)|XII. Chinese Language]]{{·}}[[Other Resources (22:XIII)|XIII. Others]]
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(40th Edition)


The Law Students' Legal Advice Program's (LSLAP) Annual Manual provides quick answers to many legal issues. It is made up of 22 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.

Contents

Introduction

Acknowledgements

Chapters

 · VI. Adult Abuse · VII. Sources and Resources · Appendix A: EPOA · Appendix B: Adult Abuse and Neglect Decision Tree

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