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The ''HRC'' applies to matters within the provincial constitutional heads of power, and covers both public and private bodies and individuals. For example, the ''HRC'' applies to provincially regulated employers, unions, professional associations, most commercial businesses, Crown corporations, landlord-tenant relations, as well as the provincial government itself. | The ''HRC'' applies to matters within the provincial constitutional heads of power, and covers both public and private bodies and individuals. For example, the ''HRC'' applies to provincially regulated employers, unions, professional associations, most commercial businesses, Crown corporations, landlord-tenant relations, as well as the provincial government itself. | ||
'''NOTE:''' The Tribunal’s decisions are available online at http://www.bchrt.bc.ca/decisions. They are indexed by year dating back to 1997 and searchable based on a variety of criteria. | :'''NOTE:''' The Tribunal’s decisions are available online at http://www.bchrt.bc.ca/decisions. They are indexed by year dating back to 1997 and searchable based on a variety of criteria. | ||
The Chart below illustrates how the HRC’s protected grounds apply to each area of protection. | The Chart below illustrates how the HRC’s protected grounds apply to each area of protection. | ||
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Additionally, under s 22(3) of the HRC, the six month time limit may be extended, regardless of whether there is a “continuing contravention”, if it is in the public interest to accept the late complaint and no substantial prejudice is caused to any party. When seeking an extension of the time limit, the complainant bears the burden of establishing both of the requirements of s 22(3). Refer to ''Chartier v School District No 62'', 2003 BCHRT 39 at para 10-14. Both the reason for the delay and its length are factors, among others, that may be important considerations in determining whether it is in the public interest to accept a late-filed complaint. Please refer to ''Earnshaw v Lilydale Cooperative and UFCW'', Local 1518, 2005 BCHRT 146 at para 19-27. | Additionally, under s 22(3) of the HRC, the six month time limit may be extended, regardless of whether there is a “continuing contravention”, if it is in the public interest to accept the late complaint and no substantial prejudice is caused to any party. When seeking an extension of the time limit, the complainant bears the burden of establishing both of the requirements of s 22(3). Refer to ''Chartier v School District No 62'', 2003 BCHRT 39 at para 10-14. Both the reason for the delay and its length are factors, among others, that may be important considerations in determining whether it is in the public interest to accept a late-filed complaint. Please refer to ''Earnshaw v Lilydale Cooperative and UFCW'', Local 1518, 2005 BCHRT 146 at para 19-27. | ||
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