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| week of unemployment |
minor in extent |
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Summary:
Claimant ran a guest house, where she lived and provided service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. She was considered not to be unemployed because of the time she devoted to the business. Decision upheld by BOR and Umpire. FCA determined that claimant could not be doing volunteer work because she was lodged free of charge and was supported by government grants. Furthermore, because of the nature of the contract between the claimant and the government, the claimant was a self-employed person within the meaning of s. 43 of the Regulations.
| Issue: |
Sub-Issue 1: |
Sub-Issue 2: |
Sub-Issue 3: |
| week of unemployment |
independent workers |
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Summary:
Claimant ran a guest house, where she lived and provided service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. She was considered not to be unemployed because of the time she devoted to the business. Decision upheld by BOR and Umpire. FCA determined that claimant could not be doing volunteer work because she was lodged free of charge and was supported by government grants. Furthermore, because of the nature of the contract between the claimant and the government, the claimant was a self-employed person within the meaning of s. 43 of the Regulations.
