Summary of Issue: In Several Respects

Decision 70961 Full Text of Decision 70961

The claimant quitted her job because her husband, a seasonal worker, was returning to work and she had to take a leave of absence to care for a special needs child. She had a very difficult situation with her child who had numerous instances of unacceptable behaviour. Even though she had just cause to quit her job under section 29(c) of the Act, it was still necessary for her to show that she was available for work during the period as that is a requirement to receive benefits under section 18(a) of the Act. According to the Umpire, the decision of the BOR is in conformity with the evidence and in conformity with the law. Even though there appears to be a conflict between section 29 and section 18 of the Act, there is a definite distinction. Section 29 provides for just cause for leaving your employment. Even though you have just cause for leaving your employment, in order to collect benefits you still have to show availability under section 18 of the Act.

Decision 13171 Full Text of Decision 13171

Jurisprudence has established that specific but reasonable restrictions may be imposed by a claimant on the employment he is willing to accept, but only for a reasonable period of time.

Decision 11614A Full Text of Decision 11614A

One cannot restrict the jobs one is willing to take by placing unreasonable restrictions on the type of job, location, remuneration etc. which one is willing to accept.

Decision 12563 Full Text of Decision 12563

After reasonable period, must demonstrate willingness to abandon or reduce restrictions and preferences as to type of employment, salary and location, and expand search area to other fields and accessible regions. [p. 6]

Decision 12357 Full Text of Decision 12357

The short work week, the increased pay, the limited type of work and the restricted area all indicate that she was not interested in obtaining full-time work but she preferred to have a summer vacation.

Decision 12041 Full Text of Decision 12041

Unreasonable restrictions on the type of employment acceptable, the wages sought or the area of employment may lead to disentitlement.

Decision 10915 Full Text of Decision 10915

After 7 years, left part-time evening employment as nurse because of teen-agers at home. Declared disentitled after 4 months. Numerous requirements that only former employer could meet but did not have enough seniority.