Decision 12735

Case Number Claimant Judge Language Decision date
Decision 12735   McNair  English 1986-10-27
Decision Appealed Appellant Corresponding Case
Dismissed  No N/A  -


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
refusal of work  full-time 

Summary:

Employed 8 years part-time. Refused short-term, full-time employment after some 15 weeks on benefit and found not available after 22 weeks. [not clear as to whether or not job refusal was at issue]


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
availability for work  restrictions  part-time work 

Summary:

Employed 8 years part-time. Refused short-term, full-time work after some 15 weeks and ruled not available after 22 weeks. Incumbent on claimant to either remove restrictions or increase job search. This may affect availability. The question is whether there are reasonable prospects. If so and claimant really wants to work, reasonable time to be allowed. Unsuccessful attempts indicate either that employment opportunities are not widely available orsearch not extensive.


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
availability for work  applicability  definition 

Summary:

It presupposes a sincere desire and efforts, not unduly restrictive. Restrictions not objectionable initially will become so if maintained for unreasonable period. Whether reasonable depends upon facts and is a matter of judgment.


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