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Decision A-1205.88

Case Number:
Claimant:
Judge:
 
Fox Lori 
Federal 
 
Language:
Decision date:
 
English
1989/09/14
 

Decision:
Appealed:
Appellant:
Corresponding Case:
 
Dismissed Unanimous 
No
N/A 
 

Issue:
Sub-Issue 1:
Sub-Issue 2:
Sub-Issue 3:
 
earnings 
awards 
hiring contract cancelled 
 

Summary:

Claimant negotiated contract with a prospective employer who later withdrew the offer. Claimant successfully sued for damages. Money awarded in lieu of salary. Definition of employment not dependent on performance of services under ss. 57(1). It suffices that a contract exists.


Issue:
Sub-Issue 1:
Sub-Issue 2:
Sub-Issue 3:
 
earnings 
income 
arising out of any employment 
 

Summary:

Claimant negotiated contract with a prospective employer who later withdrew the offer. Claimant successfully sued for damages. Money awarded in lieu of salary. Definition of employment not dependent on performance of services under ss. 57(1). It suffices that a contract exists.