Summary of Issue: Week Of Unemployment


Decision A-0977.96 Full Text of Decision A-0977.96

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Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
fishing week of unemployment
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As the crab fishery got closer, the claimant spent more time on the repairs to his ship. Umpire found that the claimant was self-employed in fishing and spending a considerable amount of time on the ship's repairs. Referring to Jouan (A-366-94) and Taschuk (A-616-95), the FCA reaffirmed the principle that preliminary steps taken by a claimant to start up a business are to be taken into account in determining whether the ss.43(2) exception applies.

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Other Issue(s): Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
week of unemployment preparatory activities in commencing business

Decision 22296 Full Text of Decision 22296

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Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
fishing week of unemployment
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As per the Board, if a fisherman has gear in the water, he is deemed self-employed and is not entitled to UI. Based on the facts of this appeal, I cannot accept the proposition that the mere placement of nets in the water automatically means that claimant spends his entire day fishing. Minor in extent.


Decision 15486A Full Text of Decision 15486A

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Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
fishing week of unemployment
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Devoted full time to fishing from June to October. It is true there were periods when it was impossible to fish due to the weather but he was still pursuing as a fisherman. Full-time fishing during the season is a major form of employment in Newfoundland. 43(2) does not help him.


Decision 15505 Full Text of Decision 15505

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Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
fishing week of unemployment
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Pipefitter who is also part-time fisherman. Lobster and cod fisheries 22-4-85 to 26-10-85, earned $3722. Worked 3:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and after 4:00 p.m. every day but limited by weather. Available day-time. Substantial in time and equipment. Returns not insignificant.


Decision 15300 Full Text of Decision 15300

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Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
fishing week of unemployment
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Clt engaged in fishing 10 hours a day in the summer while collecting UI. The Board ignored reg. 43(1). Clt was working a full working week. Because of time spent fishing, work history and his ownership of boat, empl. not minor in extent within 43(2).

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