Summary of Issue: Teaching

Decision 39165 Full Text of Decision 39165

Refusal of a part-time teaching job on the ground that the employer failed to abide by the agreement when it did not offer her the best two contracts that she was entitled to by reason of her seniority. Umpire found that the claimant, having refused for personal reasons to avail herself of the appropriate mechanism, namely filing a grievance, could not now demand that the taxpayers bear the burden of her voluntary unemployment. A prudent and reasonable person would have accepted the employment.

Decision 18749 Full Text of Decision 18749

Claimant did not attempt to return to her position following maternity leave until 1 month later, the start of 2nd term. The difficulty she would experience setting exams and marking students she had not taught if she returned early does not constitute good cause.