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Legal Rights and Resources for People Living with Cerebral Palsy and Other Disabilities

Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia
What do you do if you feel you’re being overlooked for employment because of your disability? What if your parenting skills are questioned because of your lack of mobility? This booklet is designed to answer these questions and more, and support those with disabilities to live a Life Without Limits.
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Last reviewed March 2024
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My employer isn’t paying my wages. What can I do?

BC law says that employers must pay an employee’s wages at least twice a month. Pay periods cannot be longer than 16 days. All money earned, including overtime and statutory holiday pay, must be paid within eight days after the end of the pay period. Annual vacation pay and wages in an employee’s time bank don’t need to be paid within the pay...
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Last reviewed June 2024
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Poverty Law Program

Kitimat Community Development Centre
The program provides information or referral services, legal advice or summary, and full representation in some cases. The issues covered include housing, income assistance, disability assistance, benefits, tenancy disputes, CPP, debt, and other income support programs. You can also find help for human rights violations and labour law issues.
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Last reviewed July 2024
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Poverty law advocate (Sunshine Coast)

Sunshine Coast Resource Centre
Free legal information, advocacy, and representation for low-income Sunshine Coast residents. They offer support, guidance, and — where possible — full client representation at hearings and tribunals for issues including income security and income assistance, tenancy issues, benefits, debt and consumer law, CRT, and human rights.
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Common Questions by Topic

Answers to commonly asked legal questions, with useful resources selected by our librarians.
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Your Work Status

People’s Law School
Practical information on your work status. Learn if you’re protected under BC’s employment standards law, how old you have to be to work in BC, what to watch out for in your employment contract, and common alternative work arrangements.
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Last reviewed March 2024
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Disclosing Your Disability: A Legal Guide for People with Disabilities in BC

Disability Alliance BC
The guide discusses the legal rights and responsibilities around disclosure for people with disabilities in the context of employment. Thank you to the Law Foundation of BC for making this guide possible.
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Last reviewed March 2024
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I was dismissed (fired) unfairly. What can I do?

If you’ve been fired — or dismissed from your job — you may be wondering about your rights. Can your employer fire you? Were you entitled to notice that you were going to be dismissed? Can you get severance pay? Employers have the right to fire employees for “just cause,” meaning there was a good reason to fire you. But if you were fired without...
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If You Quit Your Job

People’s Law School
Explains that quitting your job voluntarily affects your legal rights to things like employment insurance benefits and compensation you are owed. Learn your rights if you quit, and what steps you can take to protect yourself. Includes information about employment contracts, giving notice, outstanding wages, constructive dismissal, and more.
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