Summary of Issue: Definition


Decision A-0089.02 Full Text of Decision A-0089.02

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voluntarily leaving employment applicability employment definition
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The claimant, after applying for employment, attended what he thought was a training session that day, then left without returning. A record of employment and a pay cheque were issued but never picked-up by the claimant. The Court found that, where the evidence supports that conclusion, the claimant will be considered as being employed, even though the claimant may have had reason to think otherwise. The application for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada was dismissed.


Decision 53282 Full Text of Decision 53282

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voluntarily leaving employment applicability employment definition
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Refer to summary indexed under FCA A-0089.02


Decision 39026 Full Text of Decision 39026

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voluntarily leaving employment applicability employment definition
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Subsection 28(3) of the Act provides that the term “employment” refers to “the claimant’s last employment immediately prior to the time his claim for benefit is made unless otherwise prescribed by the regulations.” Section 59.1 of the Regulations provides that employment held by a claimant during his benefit period must be taken into account for the purposes of s. 28 of the Act.


Decision A-0492.94 Full Text of Decision A-0492.94

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voluntarily leaving employment applicability employment definition
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Left to take a course. The argument that she falls within para. 28(4)(f) on the basis that her internship constituted employment, albeit without remuneration, is not valid. Remuneration, actual or eventual, for the services rendered is necessary in order for a job to constitute employment (BERUBE).

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umpires jurisdiction question not at issue
basic concepts disqualification length indefinite
voluntarily leaving employment new employment employment defined
voluntarily leaving employment new employment applicability

Decision 23934 Full Text of Decision 23934

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voluntarily leaving employment applicability employment definition
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Employed as building manager/superintendent. Upon rehiring the former manager, the employer wanted claimant to work in a subordinate position. Held that a new position was created which claimant was offered. His intention to reject that offer does not mean that he was leaving his employment.


Decision 23740 Full Text of Decision 23740

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voluntarily leaving employment applicability employment definition
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Claimant left his janitorial part-time job which he obtained while he was collecting UI benefits and which paid less than what he was allowed as admissible earnings, that is this job had no impact on his benefit rate. Held that a 3-week disqualification was properly imposed.


Decision 19823 Full Text of Decision 19823

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voluntarily leaving employment applicability employment definition
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According to insured, did not really quit job; worked only irregularly, on call; refers to MORISSETTE. Decision to the effect he voluntarily left an irregular position on call for another of same nature before having obtained assurances.

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