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Sub-Issue 3: |
| sickness benefits |
maximum payable |
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Summary:
The legislation, ss.11(3), is clear that sickness benefits are only payable for a maximum of 15 weeks, at which time they will terminate. Extended benefits are not payable. [p. 3]
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| antedate |
charter |
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Summary:
There is nothing to support this allegation under s.15 of the Charter. All claimants who fall into the class of those persons unable to work due to illness or injury are treated equally in that they are entitled to receive a maximum of 15 weeks. [p. 4]
| Issue: |
Sub-Issue 1: |
Sub-Issue 2: |
Sub-Issue 3: |
| sickness benefits |
rationale |
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Summary:
The purpose of the UI Act is not to provide benefits for an indefinite period to those persons who are incapable of work by reason of illness or injury. [p. 4]
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| board of referees |
jurisdiction |
priority of law |
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Summary:
The strict application of the law often leads to results which seem unfair. However, the duty of the Umpire is to apply the law as it is to the facts of the case before him. [p. 4]
