Decision 17065

Case Number Claimant Judge Language Decision date
Decision 17065   Rouleau  English 1989-10-03
Decision Appealed Appellant Corresponding Case
Dismissed  No N/A  -


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
availability for work  restrictions  transportation difficulties 

Summary:

Hospital worker on call who refused shifts due to lack of transportation. The weight of authority, except CUB 12234, requires one to have transportation. Claimant appears to have made every effort but unable to obtain transportation. Therefore, not available.


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
availability for work  incompatible situations  good reasons 

Summary:

As unfortunate as it seems, considering that the claimant had legitimate reasons for not being available, the fact remains that she was not, as required under 14(a). She made every effort to obtain transportation but was unable to do so. Therefore, not available.


Issue: Sub-Issue 1: Sub-Issue 2: Sub-Issue 3:
availability for work  job search  warning before disentitlement 

Summary:

On call worker who refused shifts due to illness of children and lack of transportation. Not provided with time to arrange alternative transportation. It has been held one should be given reasonable opportunity to rectify situation. 4 weeks are allowed.


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