Decision 12992A

Case Number Claimant Judge Language Decision date
Decision 12992A   Reed  English 1988-03-23
Decision Appealed Appellant Corresponding Case
Unspecified  Yes N/A  -


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
labour dispute  stoppage of work  attributable to dispute 

Summary:

Various companies negotiating with various unions. Claimant's group locked out due to dispute at distinct premises, employer insisting on industry wide ratification clause. The loss of work was clearly due to a dispute; it was not a layoff.


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
labour dispute  stoppage of work  illegal 

Summary:

If the lockout is illegal, the dispute is to be resolved by another forum, not this Court. Strike or lockout need not be legal. Merit of dispute is irrelevant. The right to UI is not based on a concept of fault. The sole consideration is whether a dispute exists.


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
labour dispute  stoppage of work  settlement of dispute 

Summary:

Refer to: A-0512.88


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