Summary of Issue: Ultimatum

Decision 27424 Full Text of Decision 27424

Claimant gave notice that he was not prepared to return to work unless he was restored to his old position at a new rate of pay. In those circumstances it is reasonable to conclude that constructively there was a termination of employment on the part of claimant voluntarily promoted.

Decision 25359A Full Text of Decision 25359A

Claimant did threaten to resign and whether he intended the result or not, the employer pre-empted him and did unexpectedly accept his resignation. If that is so, he was not terminated either without cause or with cause. As per the Board, he left voluntarily, albeit unexpectedly.

Decision 19337 Full Text of Decision 19337

The claimant was given an ultimatum to either apologize to an employee who was not his supervisor and to whom he had not been rude or to leave. This is not voluntary leaving. This is a firing or a constructive dismissal.

Decision 17969 Full Text of Decision 17969

It is difficult to see how accepting a threatened resignation and refusing to permit one to withdraw it can be a dismissal. His insistence that he would only work to full capacity if he got a raise is not an ultimatum which many employers would accept.

Decision 16949 Full Text of Decision 16949

The employer said he had given an ultimatum to the insured person in the following terms: "If you are not satisfied, you do not have to stay and you can prepare your record of employment": which she did. It was not an error in law to conclude that this was voluntary termination of employment.

Decision 15896 Full Text of Decision 15896

The insured stated that she would not report to work if a certain employee went there regularly. The Board concluded that this was equivalent to a firing that could just as well be considered a voluntary termination. I have nothing to add to that conclusion.

Decision 14251A Full Text of Decision 14251A

Claimant asked for a $500 travel advance to make a scheduled trucking trip. Request refused: against company policy. He indicated he might not be able to continue if money not found. He was able to make other arrangements but someone there to replace him when he returned.