Legal Resources

A fact sheet on when disability benefits stop if you were injured after June 2002, usually at age 65.

Not every work issue or type of work falls under BC employment standards. Workplace safety, human rights, small claims, work permits, and pay transparency may require different resources or agencies. Some workplaces, like those that are unionized, have their own standards. Learn what to do if the standards don’t apply to your issue.

If you have both Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefits and WorkSafeBC permanent disability benefits for the same injury, the WorkSafeBC benefits may be reduced. This page explains the calculation method, the minimum compensation rates, and the right to request a review or appeal against WorkSafeBC decisions.

This brochure provides basic information about the workers’ compensation appeal structure: the Review Division and the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal. It also explains where to get advice and how to access your claim file.

Guidance for those who have been injured or disabled from work and planning to file or have filed a WorkSafeBC claim. It lists what to do at the outset, advises you to follow up with your doctor regularly and to document all communications, and explains how to challenge a decision or file a complaint.

If you disagree with a decision on a workers’ compensation claim, you can request a review of the decision. If you’re still not satisfied, you can appeal to a tribunal.

An overview of activity-related soft tissue disorders, also known as repetitive strain injuries. This is when repetitive movements or vibrations injure muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Workers can receive compensation if work-related factors contribute to the condition.