Summary of Issue: Existence Of Refusal


Decision 18243 Full Text of Decision 18243

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Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
refusal of work existence of refusal
Summary:

The first question is whether in fact there was a refusal. The claimant submits she did not actually refuse work but rather told the employer to look for someone better qualified and get back to her if unsuccessful. A reasonably prudent person would have accepted the offer.

other summary
Other Issue(s): Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
refusal of work good cause
availability for work job search as a requirement

Decision 16324 Full Text of Decision 16324

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Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
refusal of work existence of refusal
Summary:

Because of certain requirements dictated by the employee's professional ethics, the employer withdrew the offer he had made. This is equivalent to refusing employment.


Decision 14801 Full Text of Decision 14801

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Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
refusal of work existence of refusal
Summary:

Claimant states she never refused as she was never given a referral notice. I would note that disqualification was not imposed for refusing after having been given referral notice, but for being aware of a job opportunity as envisaged in 40(1)(b).


Decision 14215 Full Text of Decision 14215

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Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
refusal of work existence of refusal
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The Board believes that the interview was confrontational which might explain the contradictions, and claimant did not bother to ask particulars or expressed refusal before being given particulars. No grounds on which an Umpire could interfere. [p. 6]

other summary
Other Issue(s): Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
teaching availability for work summer months
reconsideration of claim errors by Commission not binding for future
availability for work job search effective date
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