Decision 14026

Case Number Claimant Judge Language Decision date
Decision 14026   Jerome  English 1987-08-19
Decision Appealed Appellant Corresponding Case
Dismissed  No N/A  -


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
availability for work  restrictions  geographical area 

Summary:

Left Barrie to move to Angus (12 miles). Public transportation available. A claimant who is limited to a remote area is allowed a reasonable period of time. This does not apply when a claimant is voluntarily limiting her search to a small centre when possible to commute.


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
voluntarily leaving employment  commuting  transportation difficulties 

Summary:

Moved from Barrie to Angus (12 miles) and family car broke down. Clear that claimant did not have just cause. Had she asked for a leave of absence, it would have been granted. Public transportation available but not adequate. Disqualification reduced to3 weeks.


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