Decision 12587

Case Number Claimant Judge Language Decision date
Decision 12587   Strayer  English 1986-09-29
Decision Appealed Appellant Corresponding Case
Dismissed  No N/A  -


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
parental benefits  period payable 

Summary:

Claimant delayed her return to work [following misadvice by CEIC] that she could collect a further week. The Act is reasonably clear: benefits payable for a 17-week period... An officer's misadvice cannot change the law.


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
availability for work  incompatible situations  leave requested 

Summary:

Delayed her return to work one week following misadvice by CEIC that she could collect one more week of adoption benefits. It cannot be said that she was unable to obtain suitable work. She had a job waiting for her and was not prevented from taking it.


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
availability for work  applicability  unable to obtain suitable work 

Summary:

Delayed her return to work one week following misadvice by CEIC that she could collect one more week of adoption benefits. It cannot be said that she was unable to obtain suitable work. She had a job waiting for her and was not prevented from taking it.


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