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Sub-Issue 1: |
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misconduct |
dereliction of duty |
Abuse of electronic mail (E-Mail) |
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Summary:
Claimant was dismissed because she breached her employer's policy and Code of Conduct by using the internal electronic mail service to provide information regarding the business venture of one of her family members. She understood the policy and Code of Conduct and had agreed to comply. The Umpire concluded that by using the internal electronic mail service for personnal use, she breached her employer's policy and Code of Conduct, which constitute misconduct pursuant to the Employment Insurance Act.