Canada’s Legal System: Difference between revisions

'''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 less costly and faster than courts as a way to resolve disagreements. Similar to a court, at a tribunal each side has a chance to present its case, and an independent decision-maker makes a decision. The decision-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:

* small claims disputes up to $5,000

* employment and assistance benefits

* human rights claims

* landlord and tenant matters  

* worker’s compensation benefits

{{REVIEWED | reviewer = [[People's Law School]], 2022}}