Summary of Issue: Shortcomings


Decision 28736 Full Text of Decision 28736

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board of referees appeal system shortcomings
Summary:

What is more, to construct a system of appeals which holds out to individuals that they can appeal the Commission's decisions, first to the Board and then to an Umpire, when that holding out is in many, many cases an empty gesture is even more unfair. High criticism expressed by Umpire due to so many restrictions and limitations placed on Umpires in hearing appeals relating to Commission's errors, penalties, disqualifications, Board's assessment of evidence, referrals to courses of study, self-employment assistance and labour adjustment benefits.

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self-employment assistance appeals no right of appeal

Decision 13811 Full Text of Decision 13811

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Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
board of referees appeal system shortcomings
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It is not the function of a Board or Umpire to decide the merits of a bitter dispute between employer and employee. Appeals by employers not to be encouraged. Whether justifiable grounds for getting rid of claimant not to be used to strengthen one's position before other courts.

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misconduct real reason for dismissal

Decision 12752 Full Text of Decision 12752

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board of referees appeal system shortcomings
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People are often misled by Boards, officers or notices of refusal as to an Umpire's authority and appeal process. The statute does not allow the discretion which they are led to believe exists. There is a crying need for alteration in the type of information made available.

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