Summary of Issue: Unable To Obtain Suitable Work

Decision 21241 Full Text of Decision 21241

Claimant's job was being held for her, she requested a 3-month extension on her maternity leave and she could return any time she wished. There is no dispute that she has a job waiting for her when she is ready to return. Not unable to find suitable employment.

Decision 20925 Full Text of Decision 20925

Welder who, for personal reasons, chose when to work. Held not available because he was employed to the extent that he wanted to work in order to handle his personal matters. Number of hours available: 500. Only worked 230. Voluntarily did not work as often as he could have.

Decision 20403 Full Text of Decision 20403

The claimant could, upon giving 2 weeks' notice to her previous employer, return to her previous job. She intended to do so, but only in December, when a suitable person would be available to look after her children. She does not meet the objective test of availability.

Decision 20137 Full Text of Decision 20137

Following maternity benefits, claimant had her leave extended by 2 months due to the stressful nature of the job. She had a position waiting for her for which she was qualified. She does not meet the objective test of being unable to find suitable employment.

Decision 19501 Full Text of Decision 19501

On 3 occasions when asked by employer she refused to indicate her availabilty for the summer as a school bus driver. She had notice, in a general way, that work would be available. She effectively took herself out of the job market for that summer's work.

Decision 19269 Full Text of Decision 19269

Real estate licence issued 31-5-89 but did not commence work until 8-89. There is some indication that full-time work was available. If indeed there was an employment opportunity which he neglected to act upon, the disentitlement from 31-5-89 would be an entirely correct finding.

Decision 15978 Full Text of Decision 15978

Claimant failed to prove that he was unable to obtain suitable employment. He chose to only work part-time though full-time work was available. He had set his own working hours in order to accommodate his other ambitions.

Decision 15764 Full Text of Decision 15764

On 1-year leave of absence to look for other work. She can return to her position or similar duties and wages at any time after 30 days' notice. Requirement to accept suitable work designed to prevent abuse and minimize use of UI funds. S.28 balances off 30-day waiting period.

Decision 13997 Full Text of Decision 13997

The inability to find suitable employment means that a claimant is required to prove that he searched for suitable employment on that day and was unable to find it.

Decision 13505 Full Text of Decision 13505

On extended leave because of fact that because of her child she could not work 12 hour shifts as nurse, which are common hours in Vancouver. Case turns on facts. Did not prove incapable of finding suitable employment.

Decision 13381 Full Text of Decision 13381

Case turns on facts: registered nurse who was unable to renew her annual licence on time; employer had to lay her off for 3 weeks. It had offered to have her work as nurse's aide while waiting, which she refused.

Decision 12715 Full Text of Decision 12715

A notice was posted advising employees that work would be available during holiday shutdown and those interested could sign up. Employer's failure to abide by contract not decisive. Employees expected to sign up for the opportunity.

Decision 12587 Full Text of Decision 12587

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.

Decision 12405 Full Text of Decision 12405

Not up to employer to accommodate insured's requirements; reverse is true. Suitable employment under para. 14(a) is not employment that suits claimant since claimant could impose all sorts of restrictions.

Decision 12073 Full Text of Decision 12073

This, under 14(a), involves an obligation to be actively and continuously seeking work. A passive readiness to work is not sufficient.