Summary of Issue: Cost-Of-Living

Decision A-0704.99 Full Text of Decision A-0704.99

In light of the wording in the collective agreement, the FCA allowed the claimant's appeal. The FCA found that the payment of the isolation premium was continued because of a pregnancy and that, consequently, it should not be considered earnings that come under supplementary unemployment benefits. The Commission did not appeal this decision to the Supreme Court.

Decision 46068 Full Text of Decision 46068

Claimant on maternity leave received supplemental unemployment benefits (SUBs) and isolation pay of $183. The Commission treated the isolation pay as earnings, but BOR declared it to be a SUB. This was an error of law according to the Umpire. The isolation pay was not paid because of the maternity leave but pursuant to a clause of the collective agreement.

Decision 24964 Full Text of Decision 24964

Claimant in receipt of a "settlement and accommodation allowance" from her employer, the Government of the Northwest Territories, while on maternity leave.

Decision 11083 Full Text of Decision 11083

Claimant, a resident of N.W.T., continued to receive accommodation allowance or northern benefits during maternity leave. The tax-free aspect of it does not necessarily mean non-insurable earnings. Not an allowance for expenses and not a relief grant.