Summary of Issue: Garnishment Or Prosecution

Decision 75062 Full Text of Decision 75062

The claimant left his employment as he had to return to his home province for a court date. As a result of his court appearance due to a breach of probation from a previous impaired driving charge, he received a restriction to remain in his home province, and therefore could not return to his employment. The claimant stated he advised his employer of his reasons for leaving. The employer’s records indicated that the claimant left to return home. The claimant’s appeal before the Umpire is dismissed.

Decision 65082 Full Text of Decision 65082

The claimant quit his employment because his wages had been garnisheed due to unpaid child support payments and he could not afford to live on the remaining salary. The Board found that the desire to shrug one's parental financial responsibilities is not just cause for voluntarily leaving one's employment. The judge concluded that the Board's decision is well founded.

Decision 27435 Full Text of Decision 27435

Claimant had domestic problems and a garnishee was served attaching his wages and reducing his pay cheque considerably. He relies on that circumstance as just cause for leaving his employment voluntarily. The reasons upon which claimant bases his claim do not fall within the category of just cause.

Decision 23936 Full Text of Decision 23936

The motive of the claimant for leaving his employment, to deal with the difficulties he was experiencing with the garnishment of his wages for child support, falls short of the requirements of the Act. Good reason does not always amount to just cause. This was expressed by the FC in TANGUAY.

Decision 20038 Full Text of Decision 20038

I am unable to accept the proposition that a desire to avoid paying one's lawful debts can be regarded as just cause for quitting a job and I see no reason for altering the length of the 6-week disqualification.

Decision 19358 Full Text of Decision 19358

Claimant charged with dangerous driving and resisting arrest. Leaves his job and the province in order to flee from prosecution. Fleeing from potential imprisonment is not just cause. Nor do I think that this is such that a reduction in the disqualification is warranted.

Decision 18936 Full Text of Decision 18936

Faced with a custody action for his children, he was advised by his lawyer to be available for court proceedings at short notice. Time off not guaranteed by employer due to type and location of work. This is good cause but not just cause. Disqualification reduced to 1 week.