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==== Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS) ====
==== Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS) ====
 
CLAS may be able to help if a client has lost their appeal to the Worker’s Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) and wants the WCAT to reconsider their decision, or a court to overturn the decision; and if the advocate who helped the client at WCAT cannot assist anymore.
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| resource_description = CLAS may be able to help if a client has lost their appeal to the Worker’s Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) and wants the WCAT to reconsider their decision, or a court to overturn the decision; and if the advocate who helped the client at WCAT cannot assist anymore.
| address = 300 – 1140 West Pender Street <br /> Vancouver, BC V6E 4G1   
| address = 300 – 1140 West Pender Street <br /> Vancouver, BC V6E 4G1   
| phone = (604) 685-3425 <br /> Fax: (604) 685-7611 <br /> Toll-free: 1-888-685-6222
| phone = (604) 685-3425 <br /> Fax: (604) 685-7611 <br /> Toll-free: 1-888-685-6222
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==== WCB Main Inspection Office ====
==== WCB Main Inspection Office ====
 
Complaints about violations of health & safety regulations should be directed here.
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| resource_description = Complaints about violations of health & safety regulations should be directed here.
| address = 6951 Westminster Highway <br /> Richmond, BC V7C 1C6
| address = 6951 Westminster Highway <br /> Richmond, BC V7C 1C6
| phone = (604) 273-2266 <br /> Toll-free (outside Vancouver): 1-800-661-2112
| phone = (604) 273-2266 <br /> Toll-free (outside Vancouver): 1-800-661-2112
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==== WCB Fair Practices Office ====
==== WCB Fair Practices Office ====
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*This office can be contacted when all internal remedies have been unsuccessful or if the worker has a complaint about matters that are not subject to appeal, such as rude conduct by WCB staff, failure to answer letters, or unfair procedures.   
*This office can be contacted when all internal remedies have been unsuccessful or if the worker has a complaint about matters that are not subject to appeal, such as rude conduct by WCB staff, failure to answer letters, or unfair procedures.   
*Most lawyers who do WCB applications or WCAT appeals require payment in advance. For more information please see the lawyer referral section.
*Most lawyers who do WCB applications or WCAT appeals require payment in advance. For more information please see the lawyer referral section.
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| address = '''Street Address:''' 6951 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC V7C 1C6 <br /> '''Mailing Address:''' P.O. Box 5350 Stn. Terminal, Vancouver, BC  V6B 5L5
| address = '''Street Address:''' 6951 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC V7C 1C6 <br /> '''Mailing Address:''' P.O. Box 5350 Stn. Terminal, Vancouver, BC  V6B 5L5
| phone = (604) 276-3053 <br /> Fax (604) 276-3103  
| phone = (604) 276-3053 <br /> Fax (604) 276-3103  

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