Summary of Issue: Distance

Decision 75935 Full Text of Decision 75935

In this case the claimant left his job because he could not afford to fix his vehicle. The claimant did not discuss the situation with the employer nor did he seek alternative ways to travel to his place of employment. The claimant states that he spoke to his supervisor about his transportation difficulties. There was no public transportation going towards the work site. The employer submits that the claimant did not discuss the reason he left his job and did not show up for two weeks. Only through communication with the claimant's friend did the employer find out the claimant did not want to return to work. Thus the employer could not offer to help the claimant if they were unaware of the reason that he quit. The appeal by the claimant is dismissed by the Umpire

Decision 18944 Full Text of Decision 18944

I can well understand that the Board would conclude that 40 minutes to get to work, plus waiting time, is not unusual in most urban areas. Jobs at the best of times are difficult to find and if one has to travel that time to get to work, this is not unreasonable.

Decision 17210 Full Text of Decision 17210

Railway employee who failed to exercise bumping rights. The only available work was a 2-hour drive and relocation was not a viable option. It has been established that where the distance to travel is clearly excessive, it is not suitable employment.

Decision 15613 Full Text of Decision 15613

8 months on claim, refuses to go back temporarily to same employer in Sudbury, lives in Massey, would be required to relocate and find babysitter, assistance provided by parents to her and child in Massey. Former arrangements in Sudbury not available. Disq. reduced to 1 week.

Decision 14036 Full Text of Decision 14036

Collected maternity benefits. Then resigned instead of resuming work. Had moved in the meantime. A job situated at 50 km from where she resides, soon after giving birth to a child, is not suitable. Claimant had good cause for refusing to return.

Decision 11937 Full Text of Decision 11937

Offered job at other plant of former employer 30 km away. I agree that claimant should have attempted to use public transportation or move closer. There was however no guarantee that job would be permanent and would it be reasonable to relocate? Returned to Board.

Decision 11259 Full Text of Decision 11259

Woodcutter who, 1 month after being laid off locally, refuses employment 50 miles away. Car needs major repair. Employer agreed it was too far to travel daily. Winter time. No one to travel with. No accommodation. Employment held not suitable.