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The Index of Jurisprudence

A Supplement to the Digest of Benefit Entitlement Principles

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Decision 28463      Full Text

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basic concepts
qualifying period
extension
benefits paid
 

Summary:
It seems clear to me that the weeks during which the claimant attended a training course while receiving benefits should not be counted in the compilation and the establishing of the qualifying period.
 

Decision 26810      Full Text

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basic concepts
qualifying period
extension
benefits paid
 

Summary:
Claimant felt his qualifying period should have been extended while on a training course to which he had been directed by the Commission. Ss. 7(5) provides that weeks during period in which claimant was in receipt of benefits cannot be counted for the extension.
 

Decision 24897      Full Text

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basic concepts
qualifying period
extension
benefits paid
 

Summary:
Para. 7(2)(c) and ss. 7(5) quoted. In other words, one cannot count weeks while on course and in receipt of unemployment insurance benefits towards an extension.
 

Decision 24195      Full Text

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basic concepts
qualifying period
extension
benefits paid
 

Summary:
While by itself para. 7(2)(a) might have assisted the claimant, it must be read with ss. 7(5). Clearly here, the claimant received UI benefits during her 15-week maternity leave. These weeks cannot be counted as qualifying weeks.
 

Decision 14252      Full Text

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basic concepts
qualifying period
extension
benefits paid
 

Summary:
Extension allowed for 34 weeks. Long after, it is found that those weeks included the time claimant had been paid benefits while on a directed training program; not to be considered because of ss.18(4). Retroactive ruling and overpayment of $4233.

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reconsideration of claim
factual cases
number of insured weeks
 
reconsideration of claim
overpayment
authority to write off
 

Decision 14237      Full Text

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basic concepts
qualifying period
extension
benefits paid
 

Summary:
Pursuant to s.18, since she was in attendance at a course to which referred and did receive benefits, the benefit period cannot be extended beyond the termination of the training period [sic].
 

Decision 12088      Full Text

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basic concepts
qualifying period
extension
benefits paid
 

Summary:
Weeks for which benefits were paid cannot be used for extension purposes; attended a course while in receipt of benefit during qualifying period: a third claim was filed on 21-12-84; an extension is not permitted under s. 18(4).
 

Decision 11964      Full Text

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basic concepts
qualifying period
extension
benefits paid
 

Summary:
As board said, subs. 7(5) is clear on this point. Weeks for which insured in receipt of benefits cannot be counted.