Decision 64283

Summary:

The claimant received a separation allowance paid in the form of a weekly rate benefit until he reached 55 years of age. The evidence shows that these are monies arising out of the claimant's working with the employer, based on his years of service and his weekly pay rate. The Umpire concluded that these bridging payments constitute earnings under section 35(2)(e) of the Regulations and must be allocated.