Summary of Issue: Pattern Study-Work Not At Same Time

Decision 40724 Full Text of Decision 40724

The general principle in cases of availability is that a person is not available for benefits while attending a full-time course at university. This is not an irrebuttable presumption and may be overcome if the person previously worked full-time and attended full-time university courses. Claimant indicated she worked full-time as a nursing supervisor in 1995 and did not attend university until the fall of 1996 and consequently would not qualify under this exceptions.

Decision 35942 Full Text of Decision 35942

In order to establish availability for work despite full-time studies, a claimant must show in his background that he has combined both activities. The simple fact that the claimant may have worked in the evening or at night is not conclusive.

Decision 25956 Full Text of Decision 25956

In the present case, the claimant had a pattern of working evenings and weekends prior to establishing a claim for benefits, but not while in attendance at a course of instruction.

Decision 17308 Full Text of Decision 17308

There are exceptions to the general presumption of non-availability. That may be shown by previous experience in both studying and working or it may be shown, as here, by work on a part-time basis in hours complementary to and not conflicting with scheduled studies.

Decision 16024 Full Text of Decision 16024

Physical education teacher who, in July, takes a 3-week course "French as a second language" from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 5 days a week. Formerly employed 3 years with Kiwanis Club from 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Claimant meets the requirements that come about in exceptional cases.

Decision 14617A Full Text of Decision 14617A

Left full-time work to attend a course. Says he previously worked part-time for 2 years but no indication he was also attending classes at that time. A statement of intention has to be supported by history of work and study combined over several years.

Decision 13776 Full Text of Decision 13776

Since past experience was in security related jobs that required around the clock hours, there would likely be no interference with his class timetable if work found. Period of 4 months to be granted to explore opportunities.

Decision 13718 Full Text of Decision 13718

Employed full-time except last 8 months she worked part-time, then she went on a course. A claimant is not required to show that she attended a course while working part-time in order for her part-time employment to be considered.

Decision 10983 Full Text of Decision 10983

Pattern of evening work. Lengthy job search. 3 months on claim. Prepared to give up course. No offer made by CEIC. If we are to suspend benefits here because claimant occupies her hours on self improvement, we would be encouraging wanton waste of time.