| Issue: |
Sub-Issue 1: |
Sub-Issue 2: |
Sub-Issue 3: |
| voluntarily leaving employment |
applicability |
voluntary layoff |
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Summary:
Having the most seniority in his category, the claimant could only be laid off if he presented a written request, which had to be approved by the company. He not only sacrificed the protection guaranteed to him by his seniority, but he also asked not to work.
| Issue: |
Sub-Issue 1: |
Sub-Issue 2: |
Sub-Issue 3: |
| availability for work |
incompatible situations |
layoff requested |
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Summary:
He chose to exercise his right to early retirement under the collective agreement. Moreover, he could have resumed his employment simply by submitting an application in writing 40 days after having been laid off. If he had really been looking for work, he would have exercised his right.
