Summary of Issue: Altruistic Considerations

Decision 66213 Full Text of Decision 66213

By deciding to leave the position open for a woman with children and to return to school when she had the choice to stay, the claimant was herself responsible for her unemployment. Her reasons were certainly very valid, even commendable, but she basically made a personal choice and her reasons do not constitute just cause within the meaning of the Act. The fact that the claimant was given false information by the Commission, her employer and her union representative does not entitle the claimant to receive benefits.

Decision 21655 Full Text of Decision 21655

Railway worker who opted for early retirement (4 months early). He elected to do it in order to preserve the job of the young man who was working with him as an apprentice. Several arguments put forward. His concern for saving money for the UI fund doesnot provide just cause.

Decision 15447 Full Text of Decision 15447

To make an opening for a younger employee is not enough. Claimant must show just cause in terms of his personal employment. Claimant's interest in encouraging the young may be commendable in social terms and may even justify a reduction of disqualification but not just cause.

Decision 14831 Full Text of Decision 14831

A second reason prompted claimant to quit. He felt he was kept on the staff at the expense of another term employee who was to be let go. Accordingly he resigned. The other was retained instead. Under the circumstances, the maximum 6 weeks are reduced to 3.

Decision 13419 Full Text of Decision 13419

Probably an obiter dictum. She resigned because "my friend needed work so I decided to let her have my work". This may be most commendable of her but is a means of abusing the true purpose of the UI Act.

Decision 11494 Full Text of Decision 11494

Accepted voluntary lay-off. Desire to give someone else opportunity to work is not just cause. 2 week disqualification upheld.

Decision A-1458.84 Full Text of Decision A-1458.84

The board referred to social pressure. However, there is nothing to show that the insured were ever victims of harassment from younger employees. The mere desire of young people to get older people to give up their positions is not sufficient. [p. 5]