Summary of Issue: Right To Refuse Employment


Decision 34173 Full Text of Decision 34173

summary
Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
refusal of work right to refuse employment
Summary:

Claimant working on an on-call basis refused to work a shift. Held that a balance must be established between employer's discretion to ask a casual worker to report for duty at any time and the obligation of the claimant to make a positive response. Good cause for refusal must be shown by claimant.


Decision 13571 Full Text of Decision 13571

summary
Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
refusal of work right to refuse employment
Summary:

Obviously any person has the right to refuse employment because of personal considerations. When such a decision involves eligibility for UI however, the determination of suitable employment must be based on objective factors.

other summary
Other Issue(s): Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
refusal of work wages or salary
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