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| availability for work |
absences from home |
sickness or death |
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Summary:
Claimant was outside the country from March 17 to April 2, 2001, to attend his brother's funeral. Benefits were allowed for the initial period of 7 consecutive days outside the country but not for the exceeding period. The Act is clear: the maximum amount of time a claimant can be out of the country is 7 consecutive days. Despite the sympathy aroused by this case, the Act must be respected and applied.
