Decision 11412

Case Number Claimant Judge Language Decision date
Decision 11412   Strayer  English 1985-11-29
Decision Appealed Appellant Corresponding Case
Allowed  No N/A  -


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
voluntarily leaving employment  legislation  charter 

Summary:

S.28 and Charter permit a balancing between freedom of religion and contractual rights. Whether reasonable efforts by both employer and employee to accommodate each other's needs. Leave not discussed prior to hiring. 4-week disqualification proper.


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
voluntarily leaving employment  personal reasons  ethical considerations 

Summary:

S.28 and Charter permit a balancing between freedom of religion and contractual rights. Whether reasonable efforts by both employer and employee to accommodate each other's needs. Leave not discussed prior to hiring. 4-week disqualification proper. Nothing to show it was illegal under Alberta law for employer to refuse leave of absence. It may not be said that employer had imposed an unlawful requirement on claimant which forced his resignation. S.28 not religious in nature. Voluntary even if for reasons of religion.


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