Summary of Issue: Rationale

Decision 39001 Full Text of Decision 39001

Umpire stated that if claimants wish to collect unemployment insurance and take part in business enterprises at the same time, it is easy for them to check with an agent of the Commission before applying for benefits. They do get caught in the long run. Penalties are imposed to castigate such conduct and to attempt to dissuade others from similar actions.

Decision A-0600.94 Full Text of Decision A-0600.94

Ss.33(1) is clearly a penalty provision permitting the Commission to impose a financial sanction, in addition to requiring the claimant to repay the money incorrectly received. However, it does not create a criminal offence.

Decision 25451 Full Text of Decision 25451

Refer to: A-0600.94

Decision 16121 Full Text of Decision 16121

The penalty evinces a 2-fold purpose and function. It constitutes a rebuke and denunciation of a claimant who plays fast or loose with UI system and a deterrent to others; and, secondly, a small way to compensate CEIC and public for expenses of handlingthe claims.

Decision 14551 Full Text of Decision 14551

Claimant has confused s.47 with a prosecution under another section. S.47 is not a prosecution by Commission against the accused where the accused would have to appear, or would have the right to appear, to defend the charges made against him.

Decision 13298 Full Text of Decision 13298

It is a disposition which at the same time assures the continuing integrity of an UI scheme when its administration must so often rely on voluntary disclosure by individual claimants.

Decision 12997 Full Text of Decision 12997

If law, fairness and equity are to be preserved, the Act calls upon nothing else but complete candor and utter honesty whenever info by a claimant is made to the Commission.

Decision 12220 Full Text of Decision 12220

Penalty provisions are there to keep people honest. The Commission must substantially rely on the good faith and honesty of claimants when they fill out their report cards which the Commission cannot constantly and continually monitor. [p. 8]