Summary of Issue: New Legislation


Decision 26809 Full Text of Decision 26809

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Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
antedate ignorance of the law new legislation
Summary:

His wife gave birth to a child but due to complications claimant took leave without pay from employment. Did not know he was entitled to 10 weeks of parental benefits, a relatively recent provision (less than a year) of the law in its extension to a male parent. Delay of over 10 months.


Decision 10701 Full Text of Decision 10701

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Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
antedate ignorance of the law new legislation
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During employment claimant has become involved in processes under UI. No need to seek guidance. Months before lay-off, amended regulations adopted but he continued to rely on preacquired knowledge. More generous discretion to be exercised in cases of ignorance of new legislation.

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