Decision 28659
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The claimant apparently considered it was financially beneficial to him to remain on his UI rather than continuing to work. The fact that remaining on UI benefits may be more remunerative does not amount to good cause for refusing otherwise suitable employment. CUB 21066 quoted.
Decision 23187
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Claimant was apparently refused any information as to what the pay on piece work was. I believe it would be correct to say that no job which did not specify the remuneration to be paid or at least give information on which it could be estimated could be considered as suitable employment.
Decision 21066
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Claimant receives $363 of UI per week while participating in a job creation program. Refuses other employment for 6 hours a day at $5 per hour (within salary range of previous employment). Cannot refuse simply on the basis that it is more profitable forher to continue on UI.
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Decision 19011
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Cleaner who refused 4 job opportunities. In any event, the Commission's positions represented a drop in salary of about 25% from the claimant's previous wages. This is a substantial reduction for the Commission to expect after 7 weeks on claim. [p._10]
The Commission states that for unskilled labour, it considers 3 weeks to be an appropriate time after which one will have to accept lower wages. No explanation why this length of time has been chosen. Generally, the period allowed has been in the area of 2 to 3 months. [p._9]
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Decision 18944
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I cannot find any error in the Board's decision. The fact that the salary was 25¢ less per hour is not "good cause". UI should be used only until one is able to find other suitable work. A 25¢ per hour reduction in salary does not make available work unsuitable.
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Decision 18131
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It is reasonably clear that the employer was seeking to take advantage of him by demanding that he return at his old wage, on threat of reporting him to the Commission. This does colour the whole situation and makes his decision not to return fully understandable in human terms.
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Decision 17221
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The claimant, an engineering teacher, negotiated a contract with a company to teach courses. The school board decided to cover the cost and offered him half of the salary negotiated, that is his usual salary. 4-week disqualification upheld.
Decision 17148
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Last job as general office worker lasted 2 months and paid $8 an hour. Refused $6.50 in usual occupation 3 months later. Whether job is suitable is a question of fact. Suitability must be based on objective factors, not on personal preference. 6-week disqualification upheld.
Decision 16748
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A reasonable time is provided under 27(3). It applies in cases of an offer other than in usual employment. No similar requirement for suitable work under 27(2)(b). The Board's decision that 85% of former rate was suitable after 9 weeks is not perverse. No need to consider 27(3).
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Decision 15293
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Clt had been receiving UI for 3 months when he refused $6.50 per hour for work similar to last empl. which paid $7.20. Under 40(3) after reasonable time clt must lower expectations. Unemployed 4 more months before securing work. Maximum 6-week penalty appears appropriate here.
Decision 14135
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Refused because salary only half of what she received in previous employment. After 7 months, had to consider a wider range of jobs even if less favourable conditions. As she was offered slightly more than average rate, open to Board to find rate accepted by good employers.
Decision 13571
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After 9 months of receiving benefits, it was open to the Board to find that the salary of $4.50 [as compared to $8.13 in last job] per hour did not constitute good cause for failing to apply [in a different occupation].
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Decision 13154
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Last wages: $11 an hour; unemployed 6 months, refuses $7.35, wants $9.50; disq. 6 wks and not avail. "The Board held that the clt was not unduly restricting his avail. but upheld the 6-week disq... The findings are inconsistent... [not suitable empl.]
Decision 12951
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Temporary legal secretary earning $420 a week who, immediately following 15 weeks of adoption benefits, was offered same type at $300 a week in Kitchener where she relocated. Salary higher than average in area. No error by Board. [6-week disqualification]
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Decision 12797
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Experienced typesetter earning $11.70 an hour who did not contact an employer who was looking for a student to train at $5. Though she would more than likely not have been hired, she should have applied after 31 weeks on benefit. No reduction of the 3-week disqualification.
Decision 12175
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CR-4 unemployed for 7 weeks; possibilitiy of CR-2; reduction of over $100 per week; no valid reason for refusing opportunity to participate in competition for CR2 position.
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Decision 09212A
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After a lapse of 3 months on UI, it was incumbent on claimant to take employment that was not less favourable than those recognized by good employers. Wages of $4 an hour not unreasonable for that type of employment. Previous wage was $9.60.
Decision 11378
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Earning $300 weekly at time of layoff in 10-83. Refuses $4 per hour in 3-84. Sole bread winner, husband disabled and 3 children to support. Some prospects with former employer in late April. Disqualification reduced from 6 to 3 weeks.
It is well established law that one should lower one's expectations after receiving benefits for a number of months.
Decision 11306
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Highly qualified senior clerk receiving $22000 a year after 7 years. After being unemployed for 9 months, she refuses temporary work as clerk first grade at $12000 a year. Disqualification reduced from 6 to 2 weeks.
Decision 09898A
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What is reasonable time varies from case to case. However, clear that after 6 months of unemployment any claimant must reduce requirements to realistic level or at least level more consistent with conditions available in market.
Decision 10515
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Claimant on UI for 6 months. Last employed as sewing machine operator at $7 an hour. Offered sewing napkins at $4.50. Expects at least $5 and sewing napkins very uninteresting. UI not designed to ensure people get jobs they like, find interesting or paywell.
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Decision 10113
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Carpenter for several years at $13.18 per hour; after 8 weeks of unemployment refusing $9.31 as carpenter in factory; anticipated duration 6 weeks. Rate normally lower in factory than in construction. Expecting to be recalled by usual employer.
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Decision 09864
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The jurisprudence is clear that after a long period on benefits, one has to be prepared to accept work other than in usual occupation and at a lower rate of pay provided the rate is such that would normally be paid to employees in the job offered.
