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Reviews and Appeals (WorkSafeBC)

Workers’ Advisers Office (Government of BC)

A fact sheet about your options if you disagree with a WorkSafeBC decision about your claim. You will deal with the Review Division or the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT), and there are specific deadlines.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Responsibilities under the Code as an Employer

BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner

In BC, employers are obligated to ensure a workplace free of discrimination, as mandated by the Human Rights Code. This page explains what discrimination is and what can happen if an employer doesn’t meet their responsibilities.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Solution Explorer: Small Claims

Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT)

The Solution Explorer is the first step in the online Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) process, with free legal information and self-help tools. You can apply to the CRT for small claims dispute resolution right from the Solution Explorer.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Labour Relations — Unfair Labour Practice (for federal workers)

Canada Industrial Relations Board

A guide for how to file a complaint about an unfair labour practice. It goes over the process and potential outcomes. It explains who can file a complaint, when and how to do it, what information is needed, and the steps after the submission, including mediation, hearings, and decisions.

Last reviewed March 2024
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Employment Insurance Appeal Process at a Glance

Social Security Tribunal of Canada

If Service Canada made a decision about your employment insurance and you don’t agree with it, you can ask them to reconsider, and then appeal to the Social Security Tribunal (SST). This page explains how to do this, including the levels of appeal and the various deadlines.

Last reviewed March 2024