Summary of Issue: Job Search And Relocation Expenses

Decision 33178 Full Text of Decision 33178

The fact that an award describes monies as compensation for anticipated job search and relocation expenses does not discharge burden of proof that it is not earnings under sections 57 and 58 of Regulations. The onus rests with a claimant to prove that the sum was used for such expenses.

Decision 24888 Full Text of Decision 24888

Claimant is asking that additional expenses be deducted from the settlement. This was under 4 headings, one of which is for travelling between his residence and his solicitor's office. Argument dismissed.

Decision 17849 Full Text of Decision 17849

Unless special circumstances can be shown by claimant, all moneys paid in settlement of a claim are earnings. Monies directly awarded for job search and relocating may be deducted but only such reasonable expenditures as actually incurred.

Decision 15507 Full Text of Decision 15507

Out-of-court settlement including $3000 as a relocation allowance considered earnings by the Board. Onus on claimant to show special circumstances exist that monies were not to replace lost income. Apart from his statement that he did spend the money tosecure work, no evidence.

Decision 15503 Full Text of Decision 15503

Out-of-court settlement broken down into 4 items, 1 of which is $1500 for job search expenses. Claimant has not proven that she had incurred any amount in seeking new employment. The Board did not err in determining monies as earnings.