Summary of Issue: Commissions

Decision A-0126.98 Full Text of Decision A-0126.98

Disentitlement and penalty imposed for failing to declare that he had been working as an independent sales representative. Claimant did not declare his occupation or earnings because the company was having financial problems. Umpire found that, on the basis of the evidence, it was obvious that the claimant was self-employed and whether or not he was remunerated did not change the fact that he had to declare his occupation and earnings on his cards. FCA upheld the Umpire's decision.

Decision 24219 Full Text of Decision 24219

Refer to: A-0229.94

Decision A-0229.94 Full Text of Decision A-0229.94

Claimant not receiving a salary but only advances against future commissions; no evidence that he earned any commissions; not satisfied that he acted knowingly, said the Umpire. As the penalty was based only on the answer to the question "Did you work?", the Umpire made no error, said the Court.

Decision 15294 Full Text of Decision 15294

Claimant employed 10-2 to 25-4 and earned commissions starting 21-3 which were allocated by employer equally over the period of employment. Because claimant had no earnings prior to 21-3, his statements for that period were not false. Penalty of $627 reduced by $219.

Decision 15222 Full Text of Decision 15222

Reported earnings based on hourly rate and no commissions arising of employer's complicated procedure. 2 weeks involved. The Board found that he should have reported them later or at least indicate that he expected to receive commissions. One-sixth of maximum penalty upheld.