Summary of Issue: Transfer

Decision 27603 Full Text of Decision 27603

The Bank in Winnipeg confirmed that claimant was transferred upon her request from B.C. and was placed in the Bank's casual pool in anticipation of regular work within 3 months of her relocation. Held that she never did leave her employment with the Bank, voluntarily or otherwise.

Decision 25468 Full Text of Decision 25468

Apprentice electrician who refused a 3-day assignment at another location some distance away. It was certainly open to the Board to consider that as a constructive quitting by him when he refused to work where the employer considered he was needed.

Decision 19742A Full Text of Decision 19742A

Claimant left upon being forced to accept a transfer and being unable to claim family moving expenses because the Armed Forces did not recognize common-law relationships for that purpose. The employment contract made it clear that relocation was a requirement of the employment, said the Board.

Decision 22347 Full Text of Decision 22347

Due to re-organization, position of assistant buyer redundant. Was offered a choice of two positions with a significant reduction in responsibilities and either a reduction or freeze in salary. Loss of prestige. I am unable to conclude that he falls within any of the 5 circumstances of ss. 28(4).

Decision 17223 Full Text of Decision 17223

Railway employee who did not use bumping rights. The job offer was 200 miles away with only camp accommodation. He would have had to leave wife behind. No car, no bus service, not even the train would take him home on weekends. He did what a reasonable person would do.

Decision 12748 Full Text of Decision 12748

Transferred to U.S.A. Decided to return after several months. Some question as to whether re-employed by the Canadian Company afterwards. It is clear that for the Company he was an employee of the organization, whether in Canada or USA. Just cause not shown. From London to Mississauga. Quit due to long drive and unwillingness to relocate family. There were short term alternatives such as commuting only on weekends until other work found. He did act precipitously.

Decision 11646 Full Text of Decision 11646

I am satisfied that it was a part of claimant's contract that he should have accepted such a transfer and that his refusal to accept the transfer was tantamount to voluntarily leaving. Transfer was a condition of employment. Refused transfer in same province because wife would have to quit job, selling house, climatic conditions, change of schools. These are all good reasons but not compelling in nature for just cause. 4-week disqualification proper.

Decision 11090 Full Text of Decision 11090

Bank employee who refused a transfer from Peterborough to Toronto. A denial of 2 weeks' benefits because claimant not inflicted with wholly involuntary unemployment not to be redressed simply because he dislikes the new position.