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Stephanie Bogaert offers an introduction to the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers under the Employment Standards Act of BC.

Part 1 - Who is an Employee?
Part 2 - Employer and Contractor
Part 3 - Wages
Part 4 - Deductions
Part 5 - Hours of Work and Overtime
Part 6 - Vacation and Termination Pay
Part 7 - Complaint Resolution Process
Part 8 - Complaint Resolution Process Cont

Deanna Okun-Nachoff, staff lawyer, offers 8 important intake strategies for employment standards cases and then walks us through an exercise featuring a hypothetical live-in caregiver named Rowena whose employers owe her unpaid wages.  Can you figure out how much compensation she's entitled to?

Part 1 - Intake Strategies for Employment Standards Cases
Part 2 - Employment Standards Discussion Scenario
 

Kevin Love, Lawyer with Community Legal Assistance Society, offers information, understanding and tools for Settlement Workers to help immigrant and refugee clients cope with navigating the Employment Insurance system. This forum is meant for the workers to learn about general Employment Insurance rules allowing them to identify issues and to provide appropriate information, resources and referrals to their clients.

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Part 1

Part 2

This series of four animated videos provides basic information about Employment Insurance in Arabic, Farsi, Karen and Somali (English subtitles only). Topics include Getting Fired, How to Apply, Benefits and Appeals. 

What Can I Do If I Get Fired?
Outlines reasons for termination including misconduct, when to apply for Employment Insurance, the process of applying and what to expect. 
Arabic | Farsi | Karen | Somali

How Do I Apply For EI?
Outlines the application process of Employment Insurance with Service Canda, who can apply, the documents needed, and what to expect in regards to waiting periods. 
Arabic | Farsi | Karen | Somali

What Benefits Can I Get on EI?
Outlines the types of benefits available including regular benefits and special benefits such as maternity, parental, compassionate care, and sickness. Also discusses other benefits available for unique workers and the self-employed. 
Arabic | Farsi | Karen | Somali

Can I Appeal?
Outlines the different options available for those who have had their Employment Insurance application denied and where to find help including advocates and resources. 
Arabic | Farsi | Karen | Somali