Legal Resources

Explains that your employer or union cannot retaliate against you if you raise an occupational health and safety issue, refuse unsafe work, and more. It gives examples of some prohibited (retaliatory) actions. It also explains what you should do if you have a complaint, and the options for resolving your complaint.

Practical guidance on dealing with a problem at work. Topics include tips for talking with your employer, tips on writing a letter to your employer, and the steps involved in making an employment standards complaint.

This guide helps landlords and the public to understand the rules in BC about what personal information landlords may collect from anyone seeking to enter into a tenancy agreement, including family members and roommates.

This fact sheet provides you with information about your privacy rights in the workplace with regard to video and audio surveillance and the things you can do if you believe that your employer has breached them.

Explains why you should consider a will. It provides a step-by-step guide about how to prepare a will, including registering it. It also covers what to consider when appointing an executor, and next steps after the will is finished, including how to change or cancel a will.

Takes you through the steps of your Property Assessment Review Panel hearing (review your Assessment Notice, discuss your concerns, request a review/file a property assessment complaint, prepare for your hearing, call in to your hearing, panel decisions, and appealing). It includes a video, a hearing breakdown sheet, a glossary, and FAQs.

Explains that preparing a will is a key step in planning for what happens when you pass away. Learn the essentials of preparing a will (including what your will doesn’t deal with, and what may happen if you don’t prepare a will) and tips for creating an estate plan. Find answers to some common questions.

Explains how to prepare for the possibility of one day needing someone to help you make decisions about your health care, legal affairs, or finances. Topics include power of attorney, enduring power of attorney, and representation agreements.

Tips on making an advance care plan, arranging a power of attorney, writing a will, and deciding on future living arrangements if you have dementia.

This booklet is for adults in BC who want to plan for their future. It covers arrangements you can put in place now or for when you’re unable to handle your own affairs. It explains your options for planning in four areas: health care and personal care, as well financial affairs and legal matters.