Decision 17033

Case Number Claimant Judge Language Decision date
Decision 17033   Cullen  English 1989-09-26
Decision Appealed Appellant Corresponding Case
Returned to a different Board  No N/A  -


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
week of unemployment  control of working hours 

Summary:

Reg. 43(1)(b) is premised on the existence of a definite employer-employee relationship, as opposed to self-employment or business on one's own account, or at least being nominally associated with potential employer. Here, claimant was elected to position of Chief of Band.


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
week of unemployment  elected representatives 

Summary:

Reg. 43(1)(b) is premised on the existence of a definite employer-employee relationship, as opposed to self-employment or business on one's own account, or at least being nominally associated with potential employer. Here, claimant was elected to position of Chief of Band.


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
availability for work  job search  incomplete information 

Summary:

The Act does not indicate a required number and type of applications or required format for job search records. A Board is considered to err when it requires dates and addresses (CUB 12606). The real issue is whether one had a sincere desire to work andmade reasonable efforts.


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
availability for work  job search  number of contacts 

Summary:

The Act does not indicate a required number and type of applications or required format for job search records. A Board is considered to err when it requires dates and addresses (CUB 12606). The real issue is whether one had a sincere desire to work andmade reasonable efforts.


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
earnings  income  elected or appointed representative 

Summary:

Chief of Indian Band who received monies as honoraria to cover expenses incurred by him in the course of his day-to-day activities as Chief. This is similar to the aldermanic allowance discussed in CUB 11083.


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