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| week of unemployment |
rationale |
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Summary:
There is no doubt that Reg. 43 is, in part, directed to individuals who quit their employment in order to start their own business. The subsidization of the start up period for a small business is not part of the objectives of the UI scheme.
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| board of referees |
rules of construction |
intent and object |
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Summary:
It is not open to an Umpire to ignore the clear wording of a statute. If the provision is unclear then it will be interpreted in accordance with the principles and objectives but, where there is no ambiguity in the wording, these cannot be used to rewrite the clear wording.
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| board of referees |
legislative authority |
purpose of ui system |
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Summary:
Benefits are intended to be paid as insurance to people between jobs when they have lost employment with one employer and are seeking employment with another.
