Decision 72138

Case Number Claimant Judge Language Decision date
Decision 72138   Marin  English 2009-04-07
Decision Appealed Appellant Corresponding Case
Dismissed  No Claimant  -


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

Summary:

The claimant failed to prove he was unemployed and available for work: availability under S. 18 of the ACT. The BOR also finds as fact that although the claimant states that he did not help in setting up the business, nor help with the cleaning and the painting during business hours Monday to Friday we do not finds this credible. Also, that it is not reasonable to invest such a huge amount of money into a business, and then rely on someone else to oversee the business, while the claimant would continue to look for work. The Board finds as fact that the claimant was spending time and energy setting up his business to be self employed and this was his main intention. The BOR also finds that the claimant conducted a minimal job search. The Umpire confirms the BOR decision and the appeal of the claimant is dismissed.


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
availability for work  various activities  setting up a business 

Summary:

The claimant failed to prove he was unemployed and available for work: availability under S. 18 of the ACT. The BOR also finds as fact that although the claimant states that he did not help in setting up the business, nor help with the cleaning and the painting during business hours Monday to Friday we do not finds this credible. Also, that it is not reasonable to invest such a huge amount of money into a business, and then rely on someone else to oversee the business, while the claimant would continue to look for work. The Board finds as fact that the claimant was spending time and energy setting up his business to be self employed and this was his main intention. The BOR also finds that the claimant conducted a minimal job search. The Umpire confirms the BOR decision and the appeal of the claimant is dismissed.


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
availability for work  week of unemployment  preparatory activities in commencing business 

Summary:

The claimant failed to prove he was unemployed and available for work: availability under S. 18 of the ACT. The BOR also finds as fact that although the claimant states that he did not help in setting up the business, nor help with the cleaning and the painting during business hours Monday to Friday we do not finds this credible. Also, that it is not reasonable to invest such a huge amount of money into a business, and then rely on someone else to oversee the business, while the claimant would continue to look for work. The Board finds as fact that the claimant was spending time and energy setting up his business to be self employed and this was his main intention. The BOR also finds that the claimant conducted a minimal job search. The Umpire confirms the BOR decision and the appeal of the claimant is dismissed.


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
availability for work  week of unemployment  availability for work 

Summary:

The claimant failed to prove he was unemployed and available for work: availability under S. 18 of the ACT. The BOR also finds as fact that although the claimant states that he did not help in setting up the business, nor help with the cleaning and the painting during business hours Monday to Friday we do not finds this credible. Also, that it is not reasonable to invest such a huge amount of money into a business, and then rely on someone else to oversee the business, while the claimant would continue to look for work. The Board finds as fact that the claimant was spending time and energy setting up his business to be self employed and this was his main intention. The BOR also finds that the claimant conducted a minimal job search. The Umpire confirms the BOR decision and the appeal of the claimant is dismissed.


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