Decision 16095A

Case Number Claimant Judge Language Decision date
Decision 16095A   Martin  English 1989-11-09
Decision Appealed Appellant Corresponding Case
Dismissed  No N/A  -


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
board of referees  errors in law  attending classes 

Summary:

Left teaching work to be closer to university. The courses required him to attend 6 hours a week but on 4 separate mornings. He said he would be available when not attending classes. The Board gave proper effect to the well established presumption. No error in law.


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
availability for work  courses  employment left 

Summary:

The claimant did state he would be prepared to leave the course if suitable work found but that is a statement of questionable credibility considering he had left his employment to return to university to complete the courses required for his degree.


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
availability for work  courses  purpose of the legislation 

Summary:

Time and time again students have argued that by attending university they are bettering themselves and making themselves more employable, that system encourages them to do nothing and receive UI. Those arguments have not prevailed simply because UI notintended to students.


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
availability for work  courses  time required for studies 

Summary:

Left teaching work to be closer to university. The courses required him to attend 6 hours a week but on 4 separate mornings. He said he would be available when not attending classes. The Board gave proper effect to the well established presumption. No error in law.


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