Publications by Title: L-Q

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Title: Labour Rules for Domestic Workers Subject: Employment Author: People's Law School Date Published: 2007 Summary: This article describes, in Spanish, the domestic workers' rights under the BC Employment Standard Act.	Available in: Spanish
Title: Landlord Guide. Information for Landlords in British Coumbia Subject: Housing Author: TRAC Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre Date Published: January, 2007 Summary: This guide summarizes: • responsibilities as a landlord; • discrimination; • condition of the rental unit; • the tenancy agreement; • repairs; • rent increases; • entering the rental unit; • evicting a tenant; and • security and pet damage deposits.	Available in: English Chinese Punjabi
Title: Lawyers' Fees Subject: Legal Education Author: Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch Date Published: July, 2007 Summary: This script explains how lawyers’ fees are calculated and billed.	Available in: English Chinese Punjabi
Title: Learning About the Law Teacher's Guide Subject: Legal Education Author: People's Law School Date Published: October, 2005 Summary: The Guide is designed to help immigrants to British Columbia understand more about their legal rights and responsibilities.The text of Learning About the Law is appropriate for students at the upper beginner to advanced level. The activities in this book have been developed for students within that range. It contains activities, exercises, and tests. It also teaches oral skills, written skills, and content.	Available in: English
Title: Learning About the Law. British Columbia's Law and Legal System Subject: Legal Education Author: People's Law School Date Published: December, 2008 Summary: This booklet is a basic introduction to some important laws for people in BC who are learning to read and write English. It describes laws which apply to important life activities, such as working, having a family, getting a driver’s licence, settling disputes, and going to court.	Available in: English
Title: Leasing a Car Subject: Consumer Protection Author: Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch Date Published: May, 2006 Summary: This script explains leasing a car in BC for personal or family use (consumer leases). It describes what is a lease, what types of leases are availble, what the lease agreement must tell you, what is a “cooling-off period, what can happen if you have trouble paying a lease, what are the differences between consumer and business leases and what happens when a lease ends. The document also includes links to other sources of information.	Available in: English Chinese
Title: Leaves and Jury Duty Subject: Employment Author: People's Law School Date Published: 2007 Summary: This article provides information in Spanish about pregnancy, parental , family responsibility, bereavement and jury duty related leaves according to BC Employment Standards Act.	Available in: Spanish
Title: Leaving an Abusive Relationship. Information on Custody and Access for Women with Children Subject: Family Violence Author: YWCA Vancouver Date Published: December, 2008 Summary: This booklet covers the following topics: What is Abuse? Where to Get Help . Protecting Yourself and Your Children What the Courts Can Do to Help What Will Happen to the Children? Custody, Primary Residence, Access, and Guardianship Mediation: The Right Option for You? Frequently Asked Questions . Checklist: What to Take With You When You Leave.	Available in: English Chinese Korean Persian Punjabi Spanish Vietnamese
Title: Legal Aid Can Help Subject: Legal Aid Author: Legal Services Society of BC Date Published: April, 2008 Summary: If you have a legal problem and your income is limited, the Legal Services Society (LSS) can help youv with legal information, advice, and representation services. The particular services you can get depend on what your legal problem is, whether you need to go to court, and how the LSS can best help you. These services include legal information and/or advice to help you work through the problem on your own, some help from a lawyer to fill out forms or make phone calls, and/or legal representation in court.	Available in: English French Chinese Korean Punjabi Spanish Vietnamese
Title: Legal Help and Other Services for Refugee Claimants Subject: Refugees Author: Legal Services Society of BC Date Published: May, 2004 Summary: This fact sheet is for anyone who is seeking refugee protection in Canada. It describes the options for legal help that are available to you when you make a refugee claim.	Available in: Chinese Spanish English