Decision 13811

Case Number Claimant Judge Language Decision date
Decision 13811   Walsh  English 1987-06-22
Decision Appealed Appellant Corresponding Case
Allowed  No N/A  -


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
misconduct  real reason for dismissal 

Summary:

As stated in CUB 9085, s.41 requires that loss of employment be "by reason" of the misconduct and not merely an excuse for it. Here claimant gave his employers the excuse they had been looking for to get rid of him.


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
board of referees  appeal system  shortcomings 

Summary:

It is not the function of a Board or Umpire to decide the merits of a bitter dispute between employer and employee. Appeals by employers not to be encouraged. Whether justifiable grounds for getting rid of claimant not to be used to strengthen one's position before other courts.


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