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 *Deduction for offence overpayments, where the person is convicted of a charge under the Criminal Code, [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/bc-laws/bc-employment-and-assistance-act-263-2002 EAA] or [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/policies-for-government/bcea-policy-and-procedure-manual/bc-laws/employment-and-assistance-for-persons-with-disabilities-act EAPWDA]
-'''NOTE:''' If a client has criminal welfare fraud charges (whether under the Criminal Code or for a statutory offence under the welfare legislation) this creates a potential “loss of livelihood” issue, so refer them to Legal Aid BC to see if they are eligible for a legal aid criminal lawyer. If the client is not eligible for Legal Aid, LSLAP may be able to assist them.
+'''If a client has criminal welfare fraud charges''' (whether under the Criminal Code or for a statutory offence under the welfare legislation) this creates a potential “loss of livelihood” issue, so '''refer them to Legal Aid BC''' to see if they are eligible for a legal aid criminal lawyer. If the client is not eligible for Legal Aid, LSLAP may be able to assist them.
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